PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • November 15, 2024
The Downeast Coastal Conservancy was formed 15 years ago through the merger of the Quoddy Regional Land Trust and the Great Auk Land Trust, both organizations with more than 20 years of conservation experience. DCC today has over 7,000 acres and 72 miles of Washington County shoreline under its stewardship umbrella, with more in the works. “We’re preserving ecologically important lands and protecting access to cherished local spots,” said Colin Brown, DCC’s Executive Director. “We’re looking at key gaps, the pieces of the puzzle that connect wildlife corridors and tie the interior forests to the coast. We’re also putting resources into outreach and education to get and keep more people connected to our preserves.” ~ Carey Kish