Our annual appeal letter this year includes details of a $100,000 matching challenge. Read the letter below for details of this exciting campaign for DCC! Toggle to full-screen mode at the bottom-right of the letter.  

On November 14, Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC) and the Maine Tree Farm Program hosted a Tree Farm Walk and Talk at Machias River Preserve. Forester Kyle Burdick led the walk through the preserve as he inspected it for Tree Farm status. Attendees learned about the...

By Craig Snapp Photos by Craig Snapp As I entered my 80th year on planet Earth, I was moved to do some special things to celebrate the upcoming decadal milestone. A top item on my list was to hike trails in all the Downeast Coastal Conservancy public access preserves...

We are now hiring for a Summer Internship Position. This position will assist existing land management and stewardship programs under the direction of the Stewardship Director. Deadline to apply is March 22, 2024.

Pigeon Hill has been an iconic feature of the Steuben community and greater Washington County for decades – even centuries. Barbara and Craig Snapp, along with many generations of neighbors and family members, have worked to preserve and protect this landscape over...

Did you know DCC goes through a rigorous process to ensure we are operating at the highest possible conservation standards? The Land Trust Accreditation, the national accrediting body for land trusts, has renewed our accredited status!

DCC is pleased to offer our Commemorative Bench Program – a stewardship and development project to honor the many people who have instilled a passion for the natural world in all of us. Commemorative benches allow you to honor the special people you love, and your donated contribution will be a great addition to DCC’s preserves. 

Landscapes of Inspiration is a new initiative to hear from our members. It is a program to share your voice and passion through a creative medium of your choice.