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.

The Administration Manager will coordinate DCC’s office and support the administration of the organization including donor database management, billing and receiving, financial recordkeeping, general filing, and other office management duties as needed. Application deadline July 31, 2023.

An intrepid group of birders recently ventured into a cold spring wind on the Sunrise Trail in Machias. They were there not only to admire birds but also to contribute to research that is building baseline information about the organisms that call Schoppee Marsh home.

Bidding now open! We are once again hosting an Online Silent Auction as a fundraiser to support the conservation and public access of our preserves!

During the school break for many of our local schools, DCC hosted a mini camp for youth aged 7-10. The four-day minicamp explored the woods and waters of Middle River Park in Machias with ten eager campers ready to discover something new.

The Maine Forest Service is partnering with Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC) to conduct a one-day prescribed burn at Middle River Park in Machias during the week of April 17th-20th. The exact date of the anticipated burn is to be determined and will be based on weather conditions.