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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...

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River Trail extension

Coastal Rivers manages trails, natural areas and islands open to all....
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Snowmobile trail on the O'Bryan's property

Damariscotta conservation donation protects traditional snowmobile trail

According to Steve and Karen O’Bryan, they had four main goals when they first approached Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust about...
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Chris Coombs pointing to property marker

Donation of land in Bristol benefits wildlife and water quality

Coastal Rivers recently completed two land conservation projects in Bristol, adding a total of 60 acres to the existing Half...
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lush trees and ferns at Hunter's Woodlot

The surprising climate benefits of land conservation

Given the generally sullen mood of discourse around climate change right now, you might expect our communications on the issue...
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Steven, Katie, and Joan

New hire at Coastal Rivers will build on conservation momentum

We are thrilled to welcome Land Conservation Manager Katie Beaver to the team! Along with Director of Land Conservation Joan...
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under the big tent at Coastal Rivers' Membership Celebration

Coastal Rivers welcomes new trustees

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust members voted in a slate of four new trustees at our annual membership celebration in July....
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The Doering property viewed from Bristol Road

New property fills in missing piece in Pemaquid Peninsula wildlife corridor 

We are thrilled to announce the conservation of a 93-acre property at the heart of the Half Moon Pond Conservation...
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Land Conservation

All trails tagged accessible

Land Conservation

All trails tagged accessible

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...
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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...
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Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust
12 Round Top Lane
PO Box 333
Damariscotta, ME 04543

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