50 Years of Keeping the Coast Maine

Thank you for being here, and for supporting the mission to keep the coast open, healthy, working, and beautiful.

From 1970 through 2020, Maine Coast Heritage Trust grew from a small cohort of volunteers to a community of thousands, each with their own unique story of connection to the coast and dedication to its protection.

See what's been accomplished over 50 years

Celebrating peoples’ deep love of and diverse connections to this singular coast

MCHT is creating more public access and making the coast more resilient to climate change.

Video produced by Mark Ireland, 2019