We are looking for an energetic, forward-looking individual with experience in organizational development and fundraising who can grow the organization and help achieve our vision of a healthy community working together as stewards of our natural lands and waters.

DCC has announced the departure of its Executive Director, Jon Southern, on March 14th 2022 and appoints current Membership and Outreach Director, Cathy Lookabaugh, as Acting Executive Director until the position is filled.

by Gren Blackall

Chaga doesn’t look the part as foragers’ treasure in the Maine woods. But it is. The odd shaped hard black bumpy fungus looks more like an accident than the world’s most antioxidant rich superfood!

Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC) and the Porter Memorial Library are teaming up to provide outdoor gear for the local community. This program is aimed at helping the community discover and learn about conservation by encouraging children and families to get outside...

You can access many of our properties in the winter, offering a whole new perspective on a property you know well.

Read a summary of Cam’s intern experience with DCC!

On the Bold Coast of Downeast Maine jutting out into the Cobscook Bay in Lubec sits a hidden gem of conserved land, one of DCC’s most spectacular coastal properties, Denbow Point.

In early November, DCC volunteers and students from the UMaine Machias Recreation and Tourism Management class had a volunteer workday at Ingersoll Point in Addison.

We are excited to welcome our new Stewardship Director, Ryan Mola!