Causes: Environment, Land Resources Conservation

Mission: We permanently conserve land to benefit the natural and human communities of western Penobscot Bay.

Results: Since 1986, we have permanently protected almost 8,000 acres of land in this rapidly developing part of coastal Maine.

Geographic areas served: western Penobscot Bay region, Maine

Programs: The land trust acquired land and received conservation easements to permanently protect and preserve biological diversity, scenic landscapes, and forest and water resources, and to provide the public with outdoor recreational opportunities.

the land trust continued to act as a steward over the land and easements for which it is responsible.

the land trust published newsletters, maintained a website, and gave educational presentations to increase public awareness of the importance of land conservation. `