Maine’s 80-plus land trusts serve multi-faceted roles, from creating nature trails to hosting workshops to growing food. These charitable organizations work with property owners to ensure that land is managed for the public good. We learn about the range of programs and goals of Maine’s diverse land trusts. Listen to the episode here: https://www.mainepublic.org/show/maine-calling/2025-05-20/maines-land-trusts Read more
See the original article here By Susan Pike | Portsmouth Herald A long time ago, I went out in the woods with a mycologist friend on the hunt for some sort of lichen (or it might have been a fungi, it was so long ago I don’t remember) that was typically (or perhaps only) found… Read more
February 2025 EPA and NRCS Sign MOU to Strengthen Collaboration on Agriculture and Water Quality In January, EPA’s Office of Water signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The purpose of the MOU is to support voluntary conservation and management of productive agricultural lands to reduce nonpoint source… Read more
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See original article here A land trust recently bought 79 acres along the Salmon Falls River and another 75 acres in Bauneg Beg Mountain Recreation Area in North Berwick and is making plans for public access. By GILLIAN GRAHAM Staff Writer A stretch of shoreline along the Salmon Falls River in South Berwick mirrors… Read more