The Beach Plum Pursuit Plan by Owen Wadlington Wen is a student at the University of New England (UNE) and an intern with GWRLT this semester. Tucked under a fallen tree, hidden beneath tall grass off the beaten trail, or glinting among a colony of fungi, glass sculpture treasures are waiting for you to find… Read more
By Owen Wadlington On Friday, September 23rd, Great Works Regional Land Trust (GWRLT) organized the Wild and Scenic Film Festival hosted at Wells Public High School in the beautiful Olenn Performing Arts Center. The evening’s presentation showcased a diverse range of international short films, focusing on environmental issues, the importance of wildlife conservation, and the… Read more
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
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