The Schoodic to Schoodic Initiative
NOW IS THE TIME
Wildlife Under Threat
Seventy-five percent of Maine’s native plants and animals are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. As temperatures warm, these threatened species will have to move significant distances to survive, but too often development makes this impossible.
Conservation Through Partnership
INSPIRING COLLABORATION
Coming Together for Maine’s Wildlife
Over several decades, MCHT has worked in partnership with the Frenchman Bay Conservancy, The Nature Conservancy, the State of Maine, and other groups to conserve a protected corridor for wildlife.
This work focused on creating “stepping stones” of land between the State-conserved Donnell Pond Unit (which surrounds Schoodic Mountain and Tunk Lake) and the Schoodic District of Acadia National Park (on the Schoodic Peninsula).
60
conservation projects
55k
acres conserved from “Schoodic to Schoodic” with partners
Habitat protection of this size and scope has become increasingly important and increasingly rare. If we conserve these connected landscapes now, wildlife will have a greater chance of finding food and hospitable places to live as temperatures continue to warm.”
—Bob DeForrest, MCHT Project Manager, Eastern Hancock County
Be Part of the Movement
Let’s make a difference for Maine’s coast. Your support funds the additional conservation of this connected landscape, giving wildlife a greater chance of finding food and hospitable places to live. It also supports range shifts in plant life, a critical part of keeping ecosystems healthy and making Maine more resilient to climate change impacts.
Where We’re Focused
These key components are vital to further protect the critical lands that are still under threat of development.
Habitat Protection and Connectivity
The Schoodic to Schoodic corridor includes one of the largest blocks of minimally fragmented wildlife habitat left in Maine’s coastal zone. Interconnected streams, wetlands, and large blocks of upland forest allow wide-ranging mammals, wading birds, and waterfowl to move unimpeded through various habitats.
Scenic Resources
Protection of scenic resources throughout the Schoodic corridor and adjacent to Acadia National Park holdings is a priority of our conservation efforts.
Recreation and Access
MCHT is working to develop outdoor recreational opportunities such as hunting, camping, fishing, hiking, and paddling.
Community and Land Use
Members of the MCHT staff are working with conservation partners on a community engagement plan to engage municipal and local leaders and to identify specific projects and goals that will address community needs.
Want more information? Please contact:
Nicky Blanchard
Senior Director of Communications & Philanthropy
207-729-7366
Email Nicky
Maine Coast Heritage Trust
Main Office
1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 201
Topsham, ME 04086
Bob DeForrest
Project Manager
207-801-4053
Email Bob
Maine Coast Heritage Trust
Mt. Desert Island Office
1034 Main Street
Somesville, ME 04660