Stories from the Coast

On the Hunt for Conservation Success How hunters play a critical role in supporting and protecting our natural world. By Ed Robinson | November 2024 To many, hunting and conservation may seem incompatible, perhaps even contradictory. After all, how can the impulse to protect the environment be consistent with the act of killing wildlife? Because […]

Conservation Organizations Shift From Protecting to Connecting The best, most durable conservation outcomes are only possible when we have strong relationships with people and communities. By Betsy Cook, Kate Dempsey and Kate Stookey | October 2024 For decades, conservation organizations around Maine have worked tirelessly to conserve and steward Maine’s natural places. The phrase “land […]

Why Nature Is the Best Classroom Maine’s teachers are finding new ways to connect students to nature and their communities, positioning the state as a national leader in outdoor learning. By Olivia Griset | September 2024 Visit Meroby Elementary School in Mexico, Maine, on just about any day of the week and you will find […]

This summer, campers paddled through sunlit waters, hiked forested trails, and immersed themselves in the mysteries of the landscape. They…

Restoration of the American chestnut tree would bring resistant and genetically diverse chestnuts back into their native range and reestablish…

Wider, Smarter Stream Crossings Are Helping Wildlife and Communities “Stream Smart” Crossings withstand increasingly powerful Maine storms By Nick Lund | August 2024 Alex Abbott had a mission, and just one day to complete it. A Stream Restoration Specialist, Abbott consults with towns, state and federal agencies, and others about how to build better stream […]

In his latest adventure, MCHT steward and Nature Bum Kirk Gentalen, discovers that even bugs appreciate the finer things in…

What Are Maine’s Lakes Worth to You? Maine’s lakes were recently valued at over $14 billion. Conserving them will deliver enormous benefits for nature and our economy. By Susan Gallo | July 2024 Maine is home to thousands of freshwater lakes and ponds, which offer immense value for residents and visitors. Each year, Maine lakes […]

On a morning walk with a friend, MCHT Stewards and Nature Bum Kirk Gentalen stumbles upon something excited and unexpected!

Investing in the Path Forward for Maine’s Trails At a time when the world feels more divided than ever, Mainers are finding common ground on the trail. By Pete Didisheim and Gabe Perkins | June 2024 For so many of us, trails are what first introduced us to the natural wonders of Maine. From mountain […]