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Protecting and Conserving the Maine We Love

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MCHT’s work to build a more resilient Maine coast—conserving Maine’s lands and waters for healthy ecosystems and thriving communities—requires a collective and continuous effort across a wide range of projects and initiatives.

Filter by specific causes or places you care about to learn how we’re meeting the moment—together.

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The Marshes for Tomorrow Initiative

Protecting the quiet heroes of the coast
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The Islands Initiative

Protecting the character of Maine's iconic islands
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The Schoodic to Schoodic Initiative

Coming Together for Maine’s Wildlife
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The Rivers Initiative

Building resilience where it counts
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Maine Land Trust Program

Supporting local land trusts in serving their communities
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Cousins River Accessible Trail

ensuring conserved lands are truly open to all
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Aldermere Farm & Erickson Fields

maintaining these community farms for generations to come
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Enhancing Accessibility at Stone Barn Farm Preserve

making Stone Barn Farm a truly welcoming preserve
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Bold Coast Wilderness Preserve

Protecting one of the last expansive forests
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The Biddeford Forest Project

Providing Biddeford with 257+ acres of greenspace
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Sand Cove Great Wass Island

Protecting the ecological health and natural beauty of Great Wass Archipelago

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