Land Conservation

Blog Category: Land Conservation

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Aerial view of Hart Woods forest and wetlands

A Legacy for the Land: Introducing Hart Woods

We have some monumental news to share with our community! Coastal Rivers is thrilled to announce the successful conservation of...
Rocky shoreline at La Verna Preserve

Big changes at La Verna Preserve = more to love!

We have some exciting news to share about one of our most iconic spots. If you’ve visited La Verna Preserve...

view of tree-lined shores and blue waters at Muscongus Pond Preserve

Coastal Rivers earns renewal of prestigious national accreditation

For over 50 years, Coastal Rivers has been caring for the communities and natural resources of the Damariscotta-Pemaquid region. This...
Marsh River Bog in late fall, illuminated by morning sun

River~Link Corridor expanded with Newcastle land purchase

We're thrilled to share that we've recently acquired a 19-acre property in Newcastle, an addition that expands the Marsh River...
swim rock on the shoreline of the new Muscongus Pond Preserve

Family gift creates new Muscongus Pond Preserve in Bremen

We are thrilled to announce the creation of the Muscongus Pond Preserve, a 34-acre property in Bremen generously donated by...
a tree grows atop a rock on Muscongus Pond

Family gift protects habitat and water quality on Muscongus Pond in Bremen

Sisters Martha, Emily, and Elizabeth Ehrenfeld recently donated a conservation easement to Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, wishing to conserve important...

Deer Meadow Brook in Newcastle

Coastal Rivers expands River~Link corridor along Deer Meadow Brook in Newcastle

On April 28, we closed on the purchase of our largest independent acquisition to date in the Town of Newcastle!...
The Shields-Haas family on their property in Damariscotta

Conservation easement paves the way for extending the accessible trail in Damariscotta

Coastal Rivers is one big step closer to bringing the shared community vision of a fully accessible, mile-long trail connecting...
belted kingfisher in flight

Coastal Rivers seeks accreditation renewal

The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and...
Lush field with a pickup truck far off near the shore

Donated conservation easement in Bristol protects clamming access on Johns Bay

Michael Hope's family bought a plot of land on the East Branch of Johns Bay in Bristol back in 1947....
Helen Weld and Robert Strachan

Edgecomb couple donates conservation easement on Salt Marsh Cove

At a bend in the Damariscotta River just below Glidden Ledge, a cove reaches inland along the Edgecomb shore. On...
aerial image of Half Moon Pond and surrounding forest

Piece by piece, a connected landscape takes shape at Half Moon Pond

An aerial view of the crescent-shaped pond for which the Half Moon Pond Conservation Area is named, with Lower Pond...

Land Conservation

All trails tagged accessible

Land Conservation

All trails tagged accessible
all persons trail at Castner Brook Community Forest

Damariscotta

Castner Brook Community Forest

A flat and smooth all persons trail through hemlock-shaded woods leads to Castner Brook. On the other side of the brook is a one-mile intermediate mountain bike loop through the...

Damariscotta

Round Top Farm

Gently mown trails wind through the rolling hayfields of a former dairy farm, with views of the upper Damariscotta River and lovely sunsets. An accessible trail connects to a neighboring...
accessible trail at Whaleback Shell Midden

Damariscotta

Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site

Wander down to the shore through a historic apple orchard and learn the story of the huge ancient shell heap that once lined the shore. A great spot for a...