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Stories from the Coast

Here you’ll find the latest in MCHT’s land conservation news, tips for exploring the coast, dispatches from field staff, and more.

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Rivers Initiative Spotlight: The Narraguagus

Eleven years of conservation efforts in this Downeast watershed have strengthened its health and long-term resilience
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Nature Connects: Celebrate the Power of Maine and Mainers on Earth Day

Conservation and Collaboration Celebrate the Power of Maine and Mainers on Earth Day A western Maine conservation project that seeks to protect biodiversity and maintain public access to recreation is uniting Mainers from all walks of life. By Chris Beichner, Kate Dempsey, Jon Leibowitz and David Miller | April 2025 Each year, Earth Day invites […]
A Sneak Peek at Spring: Spotting Maine’s First Flowers

A Sneak Peek at Spring: Spotting Maine’s First Flowers

As Maine awakens from its long winter slumber, early signals of spring are popping up all around us—but they won’t…
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Part 2: Testing the Edges

Edges are where shifts in plant populations in response to climate will be most noticeable, according to forest ecologist Nick…
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Destination: Ice Holes

Kirk Gentalen, MCHT steward and resident Nature Bum, spent the winter of ’25 navigating Midcoast Maine’s frozen marshes—tracking otters, dodging…
In My Words, Cathy Lookabaugh

In My Words, Cathy Lookabaugh

Meet Cathy Lookabaugh, MCHT’s Community Outreach Manager for Washington County. She shares what she loves about where she lives, and…
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In My Words, Aaron Englander

Meet Aaron Englander, Associate Director of Stewardship at Aldermere Farm and Erickson Fields, who shares what drew him to the…
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Nature Connects: Free the Androscoggin and Restore Sea-Run Fish

Free the Androscoggin and Restore Sea-Run Fish The Brunswick-Topsham Dam is up for relicensing, offering a rare opportunity to improve fish passage and support a healthy river ecosystem. By Chip Spies | Special to the Telegram | February 2025 In the spring of 2024, sonar imaging detected roughly 10,000 American shad gathered below the Brunswick-Topsham […]
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Dots on the Rocks: Purple Sandpipers

Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s Midcoast Regional Stewardship Manager and author of Nature Bummin’ Kirk Gentalen was recently featured in Birdwatcher’s…
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Nature Connects: Expanding Public Access to Maine’s Great Outdoor

Expanding Public Access to Maine’s Great Outdoors Land for Maine’s Future is helping Mainers conserve valuable landscapes while increasing access for recreation, farming, fishing, and forestry. By Jeff Romano, Kaitlyn Nuzzo, David Trahan | Special to the Telegram | January 2025 From vast forests, to sprawling fields and farmlands, to vibrant working waterfronts, Maine’s diverse […]