News & BLOG
In the News
Edmunds school students build own outdoor classroom
How climate change is impacting Maine’s iconic fall foliage
A Paddler’s Paradise — And a Showpiece for River Restoration
To save the bats, Cub Scouts build houses for local nature preserves
Our Blog
May’s Feature Preserve: Orange River Conservation Area and Estey Mountain
Paddlers and hikers alike looking for a small adventure in Downeast Maine should consider the Orange River Conservation Area.
Spring Hiking Etiquette
Early spring hiking is often a challenge for hikers and trail maintainers alike. Spring is our mudseason, the time of year when our hiking paths become soggy and wet from the melting snow and increased rain.
April’s Feature Preserve: Tide Mill Creek
April’s Feature Preserve is Tide Mill Creek, an easy 2 mile trail network with a great rock vista!
Outdoor Activities
Looking for ways to stay entertained while social distancing? Nature is full of opportunities to learn and explore. Check out a list of activities and head out to one of DCC’s properties to discover something new!
New Vining Lake Community Preserve
Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC) announced today that it has acquired all of the land surrounding 26 acre Vining Lake located approximately 21miles north of Machias, in the Town of Cooper and Cathance Township. This is DCC’s first step in creating the Vining Lake...
2020 Winter Access Adventures
Hitting the trails on a cool winter day can be an exciting way to gain a whole new perspective on a property you know.
Introducing New Membership and Outreach Director
Please join us in welcoming Cathy Lookabaugh as the newest member of our Downeast Coastal Conservancy Team.
A Visit to Tide Mill Creek by Kurt Manco
Since starting my internship in May with DCC, I have been fortunate enough to be able to spend a good bit of time outside on the trails at a number of DCC’s properties. A few weeks ago, I hiked the approximately 2.5-mile trail system at Tide Mill Creek in Jonesboro...
Downeast Coastal Conservancy Welcomes New Executive Director, Jon Southern
Machias, Maine (March 21, 2018) Originally from the United Kingdom, Jon moved to Perry, Maine in 2001 to join his wife Nancy. Jon brings a broad range of management experience from a variety of disciplines, including work with non-profit organizations....
DCC’s Landmarks Newsletters
Downeast Coastal Conservancy distributes our newsletter, Landmarks, to our membership twice per year. If you would like to recieve the most recent Landmarks Edition please join our membership with a donation online or via the mail.