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
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
Dana Pearson’s piece on the recent opening of the Old Boston Preserve in Tourist & Town, July 20th 2023 issue: Old Boston Preserve Opens to the Public (Page 6) Read more
Carey Kish’s latest on GWRLT’s work in the region, including the Bauneg Beg Mountain Recreation Area and the Old Boston Preserve. “The Great Works Regional Land Trust has made a history of great conservation work and a mission to accomplish much more. . .” Read on below from his article in the Portland Press Herald:… Read more
Kenyon Hill featured in Dana Pearson’s piece in Tourist & Town, July 6th 2023 issue: The Restorative Delights of the Kenyon Hill Preserve (Page18) Read more
Salmon Falls Tidal Waters among cohort of nine Land for Maine’s Future (LMF) conservation projects. Read more below from maine.gov: Governor Mills Announces Nine New Land for Maine’s Future Conservation Projects Read more
Bauneg Beg Mountain is featured among some of Carey Kish’s favorite hikes for early season adventures in Maine. Read his latest article, “Hiking in Maine: A super sampler of spring walks,” from the March 26th edition of Portland Press Herald below: Hiking in Maine: A super sampler of spring walks Read more
We are very excited to announce that our Annual Members’ Meeting will be held April 1st at the North Berwick Community Center. This meeting is not only a terrific opportunity to meet with your fellow members and enjoy a traditional potluck together, but it is the forum for you to have your voice heard and… Read more
Voters in South Berwick have the opportunity to vote on two warrant articles on November 8th to make a contribution to the Land Trust’s $2.2 million effort to buy and protect 62 acres of uplands, a quarter mile of shore front, and approximately 9 acres of salt marsh and mudflats off Oldfields Road. These represent… Read more