BUILDING A LEGACY OF COMMUNITY CONSERVATION

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Downeast Coastal Conservancy conserves essential ecological habitats, engages the local community, and fosters an environment where wildlife and people thrive in coastal Washington County, Maine.

DCC Trails

We offer public access hiking trails on 12 of our conservation areas. These trails cover a splendid variety of settings including coastal islands, water trails, riverside walks, beaches, and mountains on the sea.

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Latest News

Edmunds school students build own outdoor classroom

In collaboration with the Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC), the students and staff at Edmunds Consolidated School (ECS) have developed their first outdoor classroom. Consisting of a trail that winds through an upload conifer forest and travels 500 feet along the Dennys River, the project provides both terrestrial and aquatic learning opportunities to the school’s students.

Now Hiring: Summer Internship

Now Hiring: Summer Internship

We are now hiring for a Summer Internship Position. This position will assist existing land management and stewardship programs under the direction of the Stewardship Director. Deadline to apply is March 22, 2024.

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Preserving Memory and Views at Pigeon Hill

Preserving Memory and Views at Pigeon Hill

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...

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Celebrating Land Trust Alliance Accreditation

Celebrating Land Trust Alliance Accreditation

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!

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