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Spring 2019 Voices for Nature Vol. 4, No. 1 Buck O'Herin In this issue: Three years ago our motivation for merging was to become more sustainable, 1 Voices for Nature more effective, and to protect more land. To get there, we created a “road map”. 2 Empowered by Nature We also created a framework of values and practices—a “culture document” to 4 We are the Heart of the Midcoast assist us in building a healthy and collaborative organization, and to ensure that 5 Guardians of the Midcoast all voices would be heard. Is there a relationship between knitting our organiza- Midcoast Conservancy Adds New Preserve tions together and more effectively knitting the landscape together? I think so. 6 If Fish Could Talk 8 Tim Speaks for the Trees As we conserve land and the corridors connecting them, how do we ensure that we can hear the stories of these places? Where do bobcats den? What 10 Putting the "Sponge" Back into our Landscapes waterways do otter and mink need? Where do great blue herons nest? Can 11 Upcoming Events wildlife get from one area to another to maintain viable populations? Becoming conversant with the landscape and the lives of other species takes time and all 12 Trail Sections Seek Adoption of our senses—especially observation. We need to develop a “culture document” 13 “Buy Land, they're not making it anymore” of sorts to ensure that we can hear these vital stories. Dogs at HVNC 14 New Guardians of Nature at Author Gary Nabhan tells the story of a 20th century Tohono O’odham man Midcoast Conservancy from the Arizona desert whose four-year old grandson has never spoken. He 16 Damariscotta Lake—A Model of Success wants to help the boy talk so he kills and cooks a loquacious mockingbird and 17 Our World, Your Legacy feeds it to the boy. The flesh and qualities of this talkative bird become part of In-Kind Gifts the boy. The story seems irrational to western minds but for the Tohono O’dham 18 2018 Annual Giving whose stories have flowed from the land for generations, this solution arises 27 2018 Photo Album from relationship and context. For all cultures, living in close contact with the natural world does not guarantee a balanced relationship, but it does result in more cohesion between people and a place. Caring and understanding comes from connection. We are excited to join with the people and voices of Medomak Valley Land Trust to further the conservation and education work vital to all lives in our region. As my term as board chair begins I look forward to the work of keeping us all connected. Empowered

Board of Directors by Nature Buck O'Herin, President by Jess Ruhlin, Joanne Steneck, Vice President AmeriCorps Outdoor Hugh Riddleberger, Treasurer Adventure Member Tracy Moskovitz, Secretary Sally Butler Carole Cifrino Chuck Dinsmore Louana Frois

Carolyn Gabbe Photo by Marc Ouellette Laurie Howarth Mary Kate Reny A year ago I was searching for change. Glenn Ritch Susan Russell Change of address. Change of job. Change of career. The problem was I Marty Welt didn’t know how to make that change happen. Fortunately, during this quest for change, I had the opportunity to explore the vast natural play- STAFF grounds of the west coast via a road trip from San Diego, CA to Bellingham, Jody Jones WA. Adventures in Joshua Tree, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Olympic Executive Director National Park, and a spectacular day at Mt. Baker in the Northern Cascades Steve Patton provided me with endless amounts of clarity, inspiration, and confidence. Deputy Director Upon returning home from that trip, I was more motivated than ever to Chris Massi Director of Development make change happen. Three months later, I accepted the opportunity to serve as one of Midcoast Conservancy’s AmeriCorps Outdoor Adventure Andy Bezon Director of Community Programs & HVNC Members. Change accomplished. Anna Fiedler Or so I thought. Little did I know that the real change was just beginning. Director of Conservation Addie Halligan Water Conservation Manager The idea that adventures in nature empower humans isn't a Tim Libby new one. It is, however, an important one. Forest and Facilities Manager Maranda Nemeth Watershed Restoration Specialist Kristin Pennock Thanks to the partnership between Midcoast Conservancy and Finance Manager AmeriCorps, as well as your ongoing support, positive change is impacting Joan Ray hundreds of students in rural . The catalyst of this change: outdoor Lands Manager adventure—the same catalyst that empowered my change. Ali Stevenson Communications Manager The idea that adventures in nature empower humans isn’t a new one. It is, Irene Syphers-Flynn however, an important one. There is so much research that shows how time Stewardship Manager in nature helps children build confidence, enhances their creativity, height- Jonathon Alspach ens their level of empathy, gives them a sense of belonging and offers them Railsback Maine opportunities to lead an active life, along with many other benefits. The Railsback MCC Water Steward more positive experiences children have in nature, the stronger their con- Jade Christensen nection to it grows. This connection to nature eventually leads to caring for Maine Conservation Corps Land Steward nature, which in turn leads to protecting it. Therefore, it’s safe to say that Emma Cipriani, Yasmin Libardi, Miranda Moss, Jess Ruhlin nature is essential to children, and children are essential to nature. AmeriCorps Outdoor Adventure Program Members

NEWSLETTER DESIGN: KAREN GOETTING During our Outdoor Adventure Watching her ride down the trail Programming at schools, I see these by herself was amazing! The cherry facts come to realization in front of on top: when we were walking back my eyes, and I must say, it’s much to the barn Alyssa proudly told me, more powerful, inspiring, and “When I grow up I want to build memorable than reading a book or a trail in my town so others can research paper! enjoy nature like this!” By provid- ing Alyssa the opportunity to learn I’ll certainly never forget my time how to bike, she was able to have with a seventh grader named Alyssa. a positive experience in nature that When I first met Alyssa in the inspired her to be a steward of it in fall during our fat tire bike pro- the future. gramming, she was nervous and uncertain about participating. She To make this story even sweeter, Photo by Marc Ouellette three months after biking with Alyssa, I was back at her school for Outdoor Adventurer Ory! cross-country ski programming. Ory is a fifth grader at Whitefield The self-proclaimed clumsy Alyssa and another great example of was more confident than ever being someone who was positively on skis for the first time. When I impacted by our program. She noted the change, she said, “This took the time to answer a bunch program has definitely made me of questions. more confident. I can do things I never thought I would be able to Do you enjoy having the do! It’s even inspired my inner tree opportunity to participate in hugger! Every day, I want to plant the Outdoor Adventure Program another tree and do stuff outdoors at school? in nature.” Her favorite part of the program: that it opened up possi- Yes! It was fun getting outdoors bilities and allowed her to partici- with my friends. The biking and pate in something that makes her skiing were exciting and made and others around her happy. In me more excited about getting fact, she ended our conversation by outdoors. Jess and Alyssa hiking at the HVNC Bog. saying, “In the future, I want to give kids the opportunity to bike, ski, How has the outdoor adventure told me she wasn’t super confident and explore nature.” program impacted you? about biking, especially on trails at Me too, Alyssa, me too. It inspired me to get outdoors Hidden Valley, because she believes more and ride my bike more at With your generous help and support, she is a clumsy person and she had home. I gained confidence and we can continue to positively create never ridden a bike before. Fast it took my biking to a whole new change in the lives of children in forward two weeks later and after level. practicing persistently (while also rural Maine through outdoor adven- ture and empower them through a having loads of fun), Alyssa rode Do you want the outdoor renewed connection to nature. a bike independently for the first adventure program to come time in her life. Her burst of giggles AND JUST LIKE THESE back to your school next year? and excitement were contagious, CHILDREN, MAY WE ALL BE Yes, because it was really fun each and her sense of pride was radiant! time Jess and Miranda were here The next week at Hidden Valley, EMPOWERED BY NATURE. AND, and I want to get better at biking Alyssa was, “ecstatic” to be able to TOGETHER, MAY WE FOREVER practice riding on an actual trail. EMPOWER NATURE. and do more skiing.

Midcoast Conservancy spring 2019 3 It is with great pleasure that we welcome the staff, volunteers and We are the Heart supporters of Medomak Valley Land Trust to the Midcoast of the Midcoast Conservancy family. We have been anticipating this moment for quite some time and in the coming months there will be ample opportunities to gather, learn, play and work together to protect what is important to all of us: clean water, lands for wild species and getting outdoors and active.

We are eager to become familiar with the people and places of the Medomak Valley watershed and to introduce our Medomak supporters to new places to explore in this beautiful part of Maine.

Within these pages you will see how we are putting your generous support to work. Part of this work is creating the next generation of people like you who will take care of what you love. It is an honor to do this work on your behalf.

Jody Jones Executive Director

Merger committee: (F) Daniel Ungier, Jody Jones, Laurie Howarth, Buck O'Herin. (B) Sally Butler, Carolyn Gabbe, Carole Cifrino, Susan Morris, Susan Russell, John Atwood. MIDCOAST CONSERVANCY ADDS NEW PRESERVE

On December 27th, Midcoast Conservancy acquired its new- “...the care of the earth is our most ancient and most est preserve: The Long Meadow worthy and, after all, our most pleasing responsibility. Brook Preserve in Nobleboro and To cherish what remains of it, and to foster its renewal, Waldoboro. These 179 acres are rich in wildlife with a mix of forest, wet- is our only legitimate hope.” —Wendell Berry lands, and streams flowing through the woods. Long Meadow Brook

Photo by Marc Ouellette Preserve straddles the Damariscotta Lake and Medomak River watersheds. This unique parcel of land was Guardians of the Midcoast donated by long-time members Anna Fiedler Frederick and Patrice Ficken to protect, in perpetuity, the rich diversity of Those of us who live, work, and play in Maine come here—or stay this ecosystem for the earth and here—because of our connection to this place. Each of us forms future generations. Fred says “It is our own deep connections with the lands, waters, and living beings. reassuring to know this land will be Whether it’s snow falling on the trees as you hike a familiar trail, a protected for the wildlife, trees and sunset across Damariscotta Lake or the Sheepscot River, or a natural habitat, forever, and the only chickadee talking with you from a tree, this planet is the reason changes are those nature creates.” we’re all here, and it sustains us on all levels. The preserve is open to the Midcoast Conservancy’s recent re-organization to align water and public for low-impact outdoor land protection speaks to that understanding. We, and our funding recreational, hunting by permission, organizations, have done cutting edge work on both, protecting over and educational activities. Midcoast 12,000 acres of land, preventing the spread of aquatic invasives, and Conservancy plans to develop and monitoring water quality. Integrating the staff and volunteers who open trails on the property in the work on land and water protection allows us to think differently coming years. about how the two are connected, for example, by what’s required to support habitat for Atlantic salmon. The Sheepscot River’s health depends intimately on what surrounds it, and what feeds into it. The Whanganaui river in New Zealand gained status as a legal entity in 2017, with the same legal rights as a human. At the same time, two (human) guardians were appointed to act on behalf of the river. Shortly thereafter, the Ganges and Yamuna rivers in India were granted status as legal entities, citing the Whanganaui river case. The Wabenaki tribes that lived in Maine long before Europeans arrived used the rivers for sustenance and transport; the Penobscot today still see themselves as indistinguishable from the river of their heritage.

What slice of the earth are you a custodian of?

Jody Jones, Patrice and Frederick Ficken, and Anna Fiedler

Midcoast Conservancy spring 2019 5 If Fish Could Talk Maranda Nemeth

Every spring, when the temperatures rise and rivers are flowing from the thaw of the winter, sea-run fish sense the change and migrate up from the ocean, armed only with instincts to reach the spot where they were born. dam or impassable waterfall. Each barrier takes a toll The 12 native species of sea-run fish of coastal Maine have remarkably evolved to move in between the fresh- water habitats inland and the salt water habitats of the ocean. In their travels up river, the fish have no control of what lies ahead. But what if they could talk to us? What would they say?

Sea-run fish know only that their purpose is to survive and to reach their spawning grounds which are freshwater reaches beyond the estuary. Atlantic salmon, blueback herring, and lamprey are swimming toward cool water and riffle habitats; alewives toward warm, shallow lakes. The biological call to carry their genetics forward to the next generation is their drive. I can only wonder what Top: Atlantic Salmon, photo by Tom Moffatt with Atlantic Salmon Federation fish think as they approach a dam or a perched culvert, Bottom: Atlantic Salmon, photo by Bill Bryden impelled to keep swimming in the face of a complete barrier. Talk about hitting a wall! We do know that when dam or impassable waterfall. Each barrier takes a toll a fish does reach a barrier, they give it their best to swim on the energy reserves the fish has built up over years; through. If they exert all their energy, Atlantic salmon for fish that do make it to their spawning ground, fewer can swim up to 16 feet/second and river herring up to successfully reproduce because their energy is spent. 12 feet/second, but only for a certain distance. However, With the presence of barriers and declined sea-run fish if the barrier is impassable, the fish will swim round and populations, we see algae blooms in the lakes, fewer round and wait at its base. Most will expend their energy freshwater mussels, and less river herring to harvest in and perish in this waiting game; for the few that make it support of the economy. Sea-run fish are inextricably past that barrier, there are more ahead. If a fish could talk, linked to the entire ecosystem. I bet they would beg for help. This past March, the United Nations recognized the critical role of ecosystem restoration as a tool for improving environmental conditions and enhancing If they exert all their energy, Atlantic human communities by designating 2021–year 2020 is salmon can swim up to 16 feet/second and also been designated "International Year of the Salmon" river herring up to 12 feet/second, but only by national and internal fishery agencies. Both of these for a certain distance. global recognitions come after growing calls to put ecological restoration at the forefront. Together with your support, we are aligning our work globally by Across our Sheepscot River, Medomak River and prioritizing restoration locally for a healthy and resilient Damariscotta Lake watersheds, there are over 230 coastal ecosystem. Last year, we removed a dam on barriers blocking or slowing sea-run fish from reaching the mainstem of the Sheepscot in Coopers Mills and their critical habitat. We define a barrier as either a dam, we expect to see fish migrate without any hesitation undersized culvert, or a natural barrier such as a beaver towards the riffles upstream and the lake of Long Pond.

6 Midcoast Conservancy spring 2019 The Head Tide Dam Modification Project

DESIGN FOR THE HEAD TIDE DAM MODIFICATION PROJECT DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TOWN OF ALNA, ATLANTIC SALMON FEDERATION, THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, AND NOAA. THE PROJECT WILL WIDEN AND DEEPEN THE LEFT OPENING WHICH WILL REDUCE THE RIVER FLOW VELOCITY IN BOTH OPENINGS AND ENSURE SAFE AND TIMELY MIGRATION FOR ALL SEA-RUN FISH. CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN THIS JULY. (LVBROWN STUDIO LLC AND INTER-FLUVE, INC.)

Top of concrete spillway

Existing mill Eroding slope Existing concrete Bedrock Existing Existing mill Right abutment foundation mill foundation swimming kiosk foundation gatehouse concrete ruins all to remain hole landing concrete pylon opening

Mill artifacts embedded Stairway from parking New kiosk with Stepped ramping Interpretive panels Overlook guardrail for in retaining wall area to lower dam interpretive portage path mounted on railings safety and durability swimming landing information

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Remove gatehouse opening and reconstruct a concrete enwall Existing concrete mill Slope stabilized with retaining Existing mill Bedrock swimming Existing mill along spillway construct metal foundation ruins wall and historic mill foundation wall hole landing foundation observation deck platform foundation concrete pylons concrete pylon

This year, we will modify Head Tide Dam to reduce the and Trout Brook because Atlantic salmon, alewives, river flow velocity and establish a safe gateway for sea-run and shad all deserve a comeback. fish to the Sheepscot watershed. Next year, we are set to construct a fishway into Branch Pond at the top of the West The fish in our rivers need us, and working Branch. We have other projects in the works at Clary Lake together, we can speak for the fish.

Midcoast Conservancy spring 2019 7 Tim Speaks for the Trees Tim Libby

This spring marks the end of Midcoast Conservancy’s first forest management season at the Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC). We were handed the torch by founders Bambi Jones, Tracy Moskovitz, and Gary Hayward in December 2017 and I feel lucky to be part of continuing their award-winning forestry program. Last year, our Forest Management Plan at HVNC included a new round of support from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) for Timber Stand Improvements or “TSI”. We resumed our work with forester Barrie Brusila of Mid-Maine Forestry and began a well- planned TSI project along Hermit Thrush Trail. “I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees for the trees have no tongues.” –Dr. Seuss, The Lorax

TSI goes by other names (e.g. Crop Tree Release or Forest Thinning) but the basic goal of this work is to rework a forest stand to encourage better growth of high quality trees. Previous heavy commercial harvesting at HVNC has led to crowded regeneration and low quality trees. Thinning creates more space for higher quality trees that have great potential. The major by-products of this thinning are firewood and sawlogs. We process, sell and utilize onsite the firewood; saw logs are sawn into timbers for our framing courses and stock for our funky furniture, which both provide income for our mission. Everything that is not worth removing from the forest for our use—which is likely the majority of the thin- ning—such as tops of trees, butts of logs and very low quality logs are left on the ground as a crucial contrib- utor to forest health. By leaving large debris behind, we are allowing for a slower, more natural decay – the same timeline as the trees growing beside the debris. If

8 Midcoast Conservancy spring 2019 material is allowed to decay slowly it holds its nutrients forest stewardship. HVNC has 25 miles of well-main- (carbon included—a most crucial component of soil) tained trails that are the byproduct of forest manage- for longer, allowing for a slower release of those nutri- ment and are enjoyed by more of you every year. Our ents to the forest biology. type of selection harvest maintains a continuous can- opy, shading the soil that facilitates water retention. Thinning to encourage the growth of high quality By employing appropriate scale harvesting equipment, trees is something that motivates me personally as disturbance to the soil is minimized, facilitating proper the Forest Manager. percolation of moisture that results in clean water. As I see this work as the first step in a process toward our trees mature, continued selection harvest will allow long-term forest management. With the protection of remaining trees to eventually grow into a multi- story HVNC by Midcoast Conservancy, I am proud to say canopy necessary for many native species of birds. that this management is forever. Even though I will Further, if a certain percentage of trees are allowed to never see the most dramatic results of the work I do fully mature and never be removed, the benefits of today, it is the most exciting part in my mind. With old, dead and decaying trees to a healthy forest can be your support, we have the opportunity to take the realized. Through these practices, a forest stocked with excellent program that was begun by HVNC’s founders old trees will be the result. There is much study lately and think about what forestry can look like hundreds of on the carbon sequestration abilities of forests. Studies years from now. This may not be the simplest concept suggest that old trees accrue more volume in carbon per for us humans, but when you consider the life span of year than younger trees; long term forest management trees, particularly the long-lived species we are allows us to continue to learn. encouraging to grow, the concept of forever becomes more powerful. The Hidden Valley Nature Center has the benefit of being nearly 1000 acres of protected land abutting large The benefits of this type of management are enor- tracts of other undeveloped lands. Thanks to the type of mous. A first consideration of any landowner might forest management that has been ongoing for the better be the future value of standing timber. If forest trees part of the past decade, numerous animals species call are allowed to fully mature before harvest, the value of HVNC home, including otter, mink, ermine, beaver, that timber is enormously magnified. As demonstrated barred owl, water snake, and eagle, along with signs of at HVNC, during the time it takes for trees to mature, moose, bobcat and fisher. All of these animals depend creativity and NRCS support can offset the cost of on large tracts of healthy forest to create their habitat. management. I am the current guardian for the trees at HVNC. I’m Setting aside timber value (because it gets plenty of air honored to speak on their behalf as I work to ensure we time!), consider the enormous benefits of long term all benefit from their life-sustaining gifts. Carbon Captors Trees capture and store carbon. As part of their growth trees pull CO2 from the atmosphere, separate the carbon from oxygen and store the carbon in wood. Every year, trees add more carbon to their volume in growth. On an acre scale, a well-stocked and healthy forest can hold in the ballpark of 100 tons or more carbon in living and dead trees as well as in the soil, according to our forest scientist friends who are working on these calculations. As trees grow, they can be absorbing several thousand pounds of carbon per acre per year; during maturation they store increasingly more and for a long time. According to the USDA, a Northern Red Oak is capable of living up to 500 years! Putting the “Sponge” Back into our Landscapes Addie Halligan

FOR CENTURIES WE’VE BEEN MOLDING THE Last year, you helped us keep 8.2 tons of pollutants LANDSCAPE TO FIT OUR GROWTH AND NEEDS from flowing into Damariscotta Lake. The federal AS HUMANS. EACH TIME A HOUSE IS BUILT, OR Clean Water act grant also funded this work through A DRIVEWAY IS CARVED INTO THE LANDSCAPE, cost-sharing with landowners in the Damariscotta Lake watershed. Together we corrected issues of erosion or WE’RE REMOVING A PIECE OF NATURE’S SPONGE. runoff that were impacting water quality. In addition, How can we as humans return the balance of natural our Youth Conservation Corp completed fourteen processes? On Damariscotta Lake, and the Sheepscot projects to keep runoff from entering our beloved water and Medomak rivers, we live where the land and water bodies, including planted vegetation buffers to filter meet, unique places with infinitely varied juxtapositions and slow the flow. of plants, water and rocks. Each piece of this ecosys- tem functions to slow, store and filter water. Simply by We want to partner with you this year. Using nature’s mimicking natural systems, and using nature’s toolkit of toolkit, and mimicking natural systems, we can work plants and rocks, we can begin to restore nature’s sponge. together to filter contaminants from stormwater before they entering Damariscotta Lake, the Sheepscot River In a natural, unaltered setting, trees and forests play or the Medomak River. If you have potential projects, a critical role in creating healthy watersheds. When it questions about our programs, or would like a free site rains, trees, soil and other plants act like a sponge and consultation, please give us a call. absorb a significant amount of water. Trees and plants Nature is our teacher. We just have to restructure the provide critical ecological functions of storing and filter- way we work to partner with nature, not against it. ing water. Plants also do pollutant removal by breaking With each project we complete, we can add a piece of up the soil and providing a host for microbiological life, allowing for decomposition of the pollutants to take the sponge back into the natural system. place in the soil. Without nature’s sponge, rain and melting snow pick up and carry sediments, oils, fertilizers, pet waste, trash and other pollutants into what we drink, and where we swim and fish. This is known as nonpoint source pollution. This is pollution that comes from diffuse sources on the landscape that is carried into our surface waters. As the winter snow melts, it may unveil eroded gullies on camp roads and driveways. Instead of allow- ing water to race down these gullies, carrying with it the fertile soil or polluted runoff, we can slow the flow of the water by implementing best management practices, which are methods to minimize, repair or prevent pollu- YCC Crew installs a rubber razor. tion from nonpoint source sources. A best management practice for an erosion gully could be creating plunge Funding for these projects, in part, is provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under Section 319 pools that allow the water to slow, filter and soak back of the Clean Water Act. This funding is administered by the Maine into the ground, or constructing rubber razors to divert Department of Environmental Protection in partnership with the EPA. the water back into a forested landscape. Upcoming Events Stay up to date by following us on Facebook and checking our website. Additional information can be found at www.midcoastconservancy.org/events or by contacting us at 207-389-5150 or [email protected]. May July September

May 19: Pancake Breakfast July 5–8: Summer Timber September 7: Champagne Alna General Store Frame Course on the Sheepscot HVNC Alna May 21: Bird Identification Hike July 11: Member BBQ September 13: Damariscotta Jefferson Full Moon Paddle HVNC May 25: Conservation July 13: Wildlife Habitat Tour Stewardship Workshop Montville September 14: HVNC Autumn Hike with NRCM July 14: Full Moon Paddle Montville May 25: Native Plant Sale HVNC Midcoast Conservancy office, September 29: Edgecomb July 20: Race Through the Woods Love the Lake Regatta HVNC May 26: Wildflower Hike Jefferson Montville July 23: Great Blue Heron Talk October Bath June October 5: July 27: Midcoast Goosepecker Trekker June 1: Conservation Adventure Challenge Freedom Stewardship Workshop HVNC Coopers Mill October 10: Full Moon Paddle June 5: Wildflower Hike HVNC Waldoboro August October 11–14: Fall Timber June 8: Home Firewood August 10: Habitat Tour Frame Course Production Basics Montville HVNC HVNC August 11: June 12: Restoring Atlantic Live Edge Music Festival Salmon Talk HVNC November Whitefield August 14: November 10: June 15: Wildlife Habitat Tour Full Moon Paddle Wild & Scenic Film Festival Searsmont HVNC Belfast June 25–Aug. 6: Summer August 24: Identifying Edible Writing Workshops and Medicinal Mushrooms Waldoboro, HVNC, Palermo HVNC

Midcoast Conservancy spring 2019 11 Trail Sections Seek Adoption Irene Syphers

Trail Stewards are the eyes and ears of the trails. Trail Stewards are encouraged to visit their trail at least three times annually — especially after storms. Stewards keep the trails open and inviting by checking on trail 1 structures, and by stocking maps and sign-in sheets. Issues should be reported to Irene. The time commitment associated with trail stewardship can be flexible based on the length of the trail section you have adopted–approximately 30 minutes per mile of trail. Contact Irene at (207) 389-5158 or [email protected]. Available Stewardship Sections

1. NORTHERN HEADWATERS: MINK RUN Montville Be part of something BIG! The Mink Run section of trail comes in at a mere 0.3 mile of trail, but it is part of second longest continual trail in Maine: the Hills to Sea Trail from Unity to Belfast. Mink Run is centrally located in the Northern Headwaters trail network. The hike in is 0.75 miles from the Halldale Rd, Montville, trailhead. Here you will find hemlock 2 groves, glacial erratics and babbling waterways. 2. WEST BRANCH PRESERVE: LEAN-TO LOOP Somerville Dive into Trail Stewarding and get to know the 1-mile Lean-to Loop. This section of trail gives you the feel of the Appalachian Trail while sticking close to home in midcoast Maine. The Lean-to Loop requires dedication to general campsite upkeep along with the trail corridor improvements. This trail is low difficulty due to the relatively flat terrain.

3. MCLAUGHLIN’S CROSSING: BIG PINES AND WOODS ROADS Palermo These three out-and-backs feature several points of interest including the aforementioned Big Pines; they really are a treat! In Spring 2019, Midcoast Conservancy and volunteers will work to expand the length of the Big 3 Pines Trail. Make your mark doing on-the-ground support for creation and maintenance of this hidden gem. The woods roads take you out to an active beaver pond. Combined, the three trails span 1.3 mile.

4. SWEETGRASS WINERY TRAIL Union Maintenance on this property offers an opportunity to steward 1 mile of trail clean of debris and finish with a glass of wine at Sweetgrass Winery. These farmland fields and forests are nestled on a ridge separating the water- shed of the Medomak and St. George Rivers.

4 Leashed Dogs Welcome at HVNC Over the last year, we’ve been fielding calls from visitors at the Photo by Callie Wronker nature center who don’t always feel safe on the trails because of Buy Land, they’re not making unleashed dogs. Trail runners in particular have been chased and it anymore! – Mark Twain threatened. School groups and Joan Ray families with young children have also shared their stories and While there’s debate about what Mark Twain actually said, none- concerns about unleashed dogs. theless a century ago Twain recognized that there’s a limited amount As more people visit this special of land, and his contemporary John Muir and others advocated for place, our top priority is making preserving some of the nation’s most spectacular lands in the newly sure all who come feel welcome, created national park system. Anticipating the threat of develop- safe and comfortable. In order to ment on a much smaller scale than today’s, they recognized that accomplish this, we will be requir- preserved land was critically important for animal habitat, as well ing dogs be leashed throughout as places for people to hike, study nature, and perhaps most impor- HVNC starting on June 1. Our tantly, renew their souls. Nature Center ambassadors will Today, we are faced with the prospect of rapid development of our be on hand helping to alert visi- beloved midcoast Maine. Maine has the smallest percentage of tors to the new rule. We will also federal and state protected lands east of the Mississippi. Land trusts have leashes available to borrow at have stepped up to ensure that there will always be wild places for the gate. Please remember that all wildlife and people to thrive. Midcoast Conservancy has conserved dog waste must be packed out. over 12,250 acres of land, and with new staff and resources we aim Well-behaved dogs are allowed to accelerate the pace of conservation. off-leash at Stetser Preserve, just a While Twain advocated buying land, this is often not feasible for a few hundred yards down the road small non-profit. Luckily we have scores of people who understand from HVNC. how important conservation is, and who want to find out how to conserve their land. Midcoast Conservancy protects land through two methods: actual ownership of land (a preserve), or through a “conservation easement”, where the landowner continues to own the property but gives up the right to develop all or part of it. The struc- ture of an easement is flexible to adapt to the particular needs and desires of the easement donor, often stipulating sustainable forestry or agriculture may continue or that a limited number of house lots are allowed. The conserved land remains privately owned and may be sold or passed down to heirs, with the conservation protections that were placed on the property continuing through all future owners, in perpetuity. If you would like to find out more about conserving your land, we are here to help. Contact either Anna Fiedler or Joan Ray. New Guardians of Nature at Midcoast Conservancy Staff Chris Massi Chris Massi is Midcoast Conservancy’s first Director of Development! Chris is a long-time conservationist with over twenty-five years of fundraising experience. Until coming to Midcoast Conservancy, Chris ran the Development and Alumni Relations Office on an interim basis for a university in Ireland; before that, he worked with the Riverlife Task Force in western Pennsylvania, where he led the fundraising and finance operations for a riverfront renewal project. Through part- nerships with local citizens, corporations, foundations, and the state and federal government, this effort brought new life – and protections – to nine miles of CHRIS neglected urban riverfront. Chris and his wife Martha Sullivan have a home on the Eastern Shore of Maryland near the Chesapeake Bay and Chris has a long family history in . Addie Halligan Addie Halligan is our new Water Resources Manager. Addie comes to Midcoast Conservancy with a background in stormwater and landscape design. She received her Masters in Ecological Landscape Design from the Conway School in 2017. Addie is passionate about hiking, swimming, all of the outdoors, and sees the coast of Maine as the perfect canvas for working, living, and building community. Joan Ray ADDIE Joan Ray came to Midcoast Conservancy after the merger with Medomak Valley Land Trust, having served as MVLT’s Land Conservation & Stewardship Director for ten years. After graduating from Colby College and then from University, Joan lived in Boulder, Colorado where she worked in the high-tech industry and volunteered for numerous different conservation organizations. Joan believes in the importance of protecting land to ensure that the things we care about remain into the future – land to hike on, places for animals to migrate and breed, and clean water to support our local fisheries. Emma Cipriani, Yasmin Libardi, Jonathon Alspach and Jade Christensen Our AmeriCorps Outdoor Adventure team has grown. Emma Cipriani and Yasmin JOAN Libardi joined us last fall. Emma hails from southern New Jersey, graduated from the University of and served as a Peace Corps Education and Youth Development Volunteer in Mongolia. Yasmin grew up on Long Island, NY and attended college in Edinburgh, Scotland, where she earned a BSc in Psychology. After years of living and working in Scotland and Sweden, Yasmin moved to Whitefield over a year ago. We have two Maine Conservation Corps members with us for 11 months as well. Jonathon Alspach is our Railsback MCC member focusing on Damariscotta Lake JONATHON EMMA and other crucial waters and Jade Christensen is devoting her time to stewardship YASMIN of your lands. Jonathon studied environmental science and ecology at Loyola JADE University, where he worked to restore a historic calcareous fen and oak-hickory savannah in the Chicago countryside. Jade graduated from the University of Maine at Orono with a BS in Wildlife Ecology with a dual concentration in wild- life science and management and Fisheries management. Board of Directors Buck O'Herin As of January 1, Buck O’Herin has moved into the role of Board President, taking over for retiring President Susan Russell. Buck has worked in the education and conservation fields for more than 35 years. He was a board member of the Sheepscot Wellspring Land Alliance beginning in 1999 and was the group’s first executive director. He is a founder of the Waldo County Trails Coalition that in 2016 completed the 46-mile Hills to Sea Trail from Belfast to Unity and he is currently the part-time coordinator.

Sally Butler Sally Butler was a frequent visitor to Maine before moving to Waldoboro along the Medomak River in 2005. A childhood in the English countryside gave her a life-long appreciation of animals and the natural world. A Radcliffe graduate with a degree in landscape design, Sally chaired her town’s Open Space Committee and served for ten years as a Conservation Commissioner upholding the Wetlands Protection Act. Since settling in Waldoboro, Sally has been especially active in Medomak Valley Land Trust and has served on the board and the majority of the committees. Conserving land for wildlife habitat is of particular importance to her.

Laurie Howarth Laurie Howarth has lived and worked in Waldoboro since 1986. She is semi-retired from a 43+ year career in veterinary medicine. She has been a board member of MVLT for the past two years and was part of the merger committee. The natural world with its animals, land, plants, and waters has been the undercurrent of her life since childhood. She has a son who recently returned to Maine to live and work. Her husband, Bill Chapman, is a boat captain working for Kieve Wavus. They share their lives with four lively dogs and love spending time at their camp on Friendship Long Island. Damariscotta Lake — A Model of Success

Four years ago, generous donors joined with the towns of Jefferson, Newcastle and Nobleboro to help launch our first Youth Conservation Corps (YCC). Each year we’ve hired three young people who learn skills needed to stop contaminated soil from flowing into the lake. YCC has proven to be an effective model by applying landscaping practices on dozens of properties around the lake and is part of the Maine Lakes Society's LakeSmart program. Erosion-control efforts keep excess nutrients out of the lake, protect clean water and promote a healthy food web. If you're interested in a site visit and assessment by the Youth Conservation Corps contact Jonathon Alspach, our 2019 Railsback Fellow (207-389-5162). It’s free and if you decide a project is right for you, the only cost is for materials. YCC Crew Leader selected We are excited to welcome Aidan Manahan as our YCC Crew Leader this summer. Aidan brings a tremendous wealth of knowledge and is working towards his Civil Engineering degree at the University of Maine. He recently completed a class in outdoor education, has been a tutor, a deckhand operating a ship with seven sails with a crew of four, and an alpine ski racer at national and international levels. Aidan spent many days of his childhood playing on Damariscotta Lake with his family, and more recently whitewa- ter paddling down the Sheepscot River. He sees his position at Midcoast Conservancy as the perfect opportunity to protect the beautiful place he calls home and give back to his community. We look forward to having him on our team. The Scoop on Hydrilla Ever since the invasive aquatic plant hydrilla was found in Damariscotta Lake in 2009, volunteers and paid Courtesy Boat Inspectors (CBI’s) have worked to keep the harmful plants from spreading, and volunteers patrol the lake each year for potential infestations. Addie Halligan, our Water Resources Manager will be searching historic infestation sites and removing any plants she finds. Regular boat inspections, along with our annual removal work has led to no hydrilla found in two years! Boat inspectors work at launches and help owners remove plant fragments as boats come and go. Hydrilla can grow up to a foot a day when left unchecked. Boat inspectors and our volunteer “plant patrollers” are prevention heroes, ensuring hydrilla and other problem plants don’t take hold. We are now looking for this season's boat inspectors. Learn more on our website’s Join page, under Job Openings.

This work is supported by donors to the Railsback Legacy Fund: Thomas Fitton & Eileen Udry, Priscilla & William Watson, E. Murray Senter Charitable Trust, Joan & William Scollo, Sharon Abair & Dewey Meteer, and Howard Whitcomb & Annie Merrill.

This work is also supported by the Kieve-Wavus Endowment Fund and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. Thank you!

16 Midcoast Conservancy spring 2019 “The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit”

– based on a Greek Proverb

Our World, Your Legacy A legacy gift to Midcoast Anonymous (2) Jody Jones & Jack Witham Conservancy can provide John & Maggie Atwood Susan Longley peace of mind. Bailey Bolen & Carol Ervin Buck O'Herin Bob Brooks Ed & Debra Pentaleri Take comfort in knowing Sally Brun (deceased) Jim Reed & Susan Wolford that your generosity will last Linda Buckmaster Mary Kate & Bob Reny beyond your lifetime. Anna Fiedler & Jacob McCarthy Hugh Riddleberger & Louise McIlhenny Contribute a larger gift than Rochelle & David Findlay Glenn Ritch & Lily Fessenden you thought possible. Carolyn & Peter Gabbe Susan & Cliff Russell Jean Harris (deceased) David Rutherford (deceased) Create a gift that will give Nancy Hartley Joanne & Bob Steneck forever within our growing Paul & Maureen Hoffman Marty & Betty Welt endowment. Bambi Jones & Tracy Moskovitz Steven Urkowitz & Callie Wronker If you have put Midcoast Conservancy or one of our founding organizations in your will or estate plan Jody would love to hear from you. You are part of our Legacy Partners and she would like to thank you!

2018 In-Kind Gifts Allagash Brewing Company Kate Nordstrom Atlantic Tent Company Odd Alewives Brewery Mike & Catherine Burke Marc Ouellette Cellardoor Winery Oxbow Brewing Company Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Susan & Cliff Russell Cumler & Lynch Attorneys at Law Sandy & Honor Sage Karen Goetting Sheepscot General Store Hannaford Sheepscot Valley Brewing Company Suzanne Johnson Sheepscot Valley Computer Consulting, LLC Lake St George Brewing Company Spear's Vegetable Farm Lakes Environmental Association David & Paula Swetland Lone Pine Brewery Treats Jack & Adrienne Meehan Priscilla & William Watson N.C. Hunt Lumber Wicked Scoops Newcastle Chrysler Callie Wronker Nice Oysters Worth Real Estate Inc. 2018 Annual Giving “For it is in giving that we receive.” –St. Francis of Assisi

Grant Support

Atlantic Salmon Federation Maine Community Foundation Patagonia Environmental U.S. Department of Agriculture, Butler Conservation Fund Maine Department of Programs Forest Service Elizabeth Ann Leach Foundation Environmental Protection Quimby Family Foundation USDA - Natural Resources Elmina B. Sewall Foundation Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund Reny Charitable Foundation Conservation Service Horizon Foundation Norman N & Sears-Swetland Family Foundation William P. Wharton Trust Lakes Environmental Association Gale R Hochgraf Foundation The Nature Conservancy Maine Coast Heritage Trust Onion Foundation

Wellspring Circle Donors Support of $10,000+ Support of $5,000–$9,999

Aldermere Foundation Susan & Cliff Russell John & Maggie Atwood Paul & Maureen Hoffman Maine Community Foundation– Joanne & Bob Steneck Beth & Buzz Billik Laurie Howarth & Bill Chapman Buck Family Fund David & Paula Swetland Luther Black & Christina Wright Sue Mendleson & Todd Bennett Thomas Fiore Anna Marie & John E. Thron Bob & Sally Butler Mary Kate & Bob Reny Thomas Fitton & Eileen Udry Fund of the Maine James Fitton George & Holly Stone Bambi Jones & Tracy Moskovitz Community Foundation Samuel & Terri Fitton Priscilla & William Watson Joseph & Mary Fiore Wescustogo Foundation Estate of Jean Harris Family Foundation Susan & John Morris Support of $2,500–$4,999

Roland Barth & Barbara Bauman Eleanor Goldberg & Hugh Riddleberger & Town of Jefferson Douglas J. DeAngelis Malcolm Burson Louise McIlhenny Town of Newcastle Chuck & Meg Dinsmore Betsey B. Hall Kristen Rupert & John Foote David & Kathryn Villano Martha Ehrenfeld & Carla McKay Michael Herz & Kate Josephs Sandy & Honor Sage William A. Weary Wendy & Tom Eichler Cilla & Bob Horst Mike & Margie Shannon Mary Eliza & Ted Wengren Gerry & Suki Flanagan Prospera Financial Services Plimpton Shattuck Fund Christine Williams & Bryan & Pauline Snell Charles Stohlberg

Support of $1,000–$2,499

Ames True Value Hardware Fred & Patrice Ficken* Thomas Keller & Sue Allen Jennie Rabinowitz & Dan Jamieson & Supply Frank & Brinna Sands Foundation Henry & B.J. Kennedy John Markham & Elizabeth Read Anonymous (4) Louana & Ted Frois Kieve-Wavus Damariscotta ReVision Energy Arlene & Jeremy Barnard Carolyn & Peter Gabbe Lake Endowment Mr. Kenneth E. Schaller Nick & Sandy Barth Malcolm Goeschl Jay & Christine LeGore Ted & Susan Sherman Cathy & Larry Bennigson Tony & Sally Grassi Mary Jane Low Judith & Bill Silver Jim & Sarah Birkett Jim & Lorena Hartenstein Poppy & Robert Mastrovita Beverly & Ron Smith Bailey Bolen & Carol Ervin John & Carol Hartman Mary McGee & Roger Price Sorenson Family Foundation Marion Brown Scott Hoyt Patricia & Mort Mendes Bob & Ann Springhorn Carolyn Bryant & Don Sarles Peg & David Huckabee Del Merritt Carl & Sally Stillwell David Wright & Carole Cifrino Tim & Julie Hussman Mexicali Blues The Silver Street Group Cribstone Capital Management, LLC Blanche Johnson & Ted & Mary Gene Myer Dick Tucker & Pat Smith Cathey Cyrus & William Clark Willam Lascelle Buck O'Herin Wayne & Wendy Waterman Mr. & Mrs. Ralph H. Doering, Jr. Bobbi Johnson Steve Patton & Lise Hanners Marty & Betty Welt Brett & Priscilla Donham Becky Jones Ed & Debra Pentaleri Charlie Witherell Peter & Olga DuBois Jody Jones & Jack Witham* John & Emily Pickering Steven Urkowitz & Callie Wronker Eaton Corp Charitable Fund+ Susan Kanor & Peter Fernald Tim & Wendy Pickering Drs. Robert & Judith Zeitlin Bob & Rose Fealy Ed & Kirsty Karkow Beth & Fred Quivey Support of $500–$999

Davies Allan & Nancy Shaul Jonathan & Karin Fielding Stephen Malcom & Joan & William Scollo Alna General Store Susanna Fiore & Jay Girill Martha Barrett Joanne M. Sharpe Bob & Margie Baldwin William Fisher Marshall Family Bill & Eileen Shaughnessy John & Harriet Beckerman Garden Club of Wiscasset Charitable Foundation William & Jane Sizeler Susan & Donald Blagden MaryMargaret Halsey Peter Millard & Emily Wesson Marilyn & Ron Speckmann The Burke Family Hancock Lumber Richard Nelson David Tenney Laura Buxbaum & Brian Dunn Scott Holliday & Vanita Sood Patricia J. O'Reilly & The Green Store Caren Clark IBM International Foundation+ David B. Soule, Jr. Jason Tuorila & Jennifer Goldberg Thomas Clune Inter-Fluve Inc. Peter & Elsie Patton United Way of the Maggie & Bob Conger Wade & Nancy Judge David Elliott & Kit Pfeiffer National Capital Area Coyote Moon Emily Mason Kahn Martha Polstein Robert Lightfoot & Sue Walker Elizabeth & Gordon Davis Kennebec Estuary Land Trust Nancy Duncan & Larry Pritchett Susan Bartlett Weber Karolina & John Dickerson Kristin Kentopp Lewis & Karen Purinton Andrea Williams & E. Murray Senter Charitable Trust Ethan Lasser Rob Radloff & Ann Beha Charles Dewey David Edwards Larry & Michelle Lasser Glenn Ritch & Lily Fessenden* Wood-Mizer Sawmills Jack & Jane Farlow Anne McCaskill Libis Karen Graff Scholnick Jacqueline & John Fawcett Bob & Nancy Lipper Margaret Schuler

Support of $300–$499

Meg & Victor Atkins Lorna & Tom Fake Robert & Joanne Martorelli Clifford Slayman Hope & Michael Augustini Anna Fiedler & Jacob McCarthy Patricia Matrai & William Balch Cary Slocum & Karen Bartholomew Dr. Alexandra W. Gerry Leslie McNeill Glenn Montgomery Perry Benson, Jr. Mary Jo & Byron J. Good Lisa & Roy Miller Denise Soucy & Ned Steinberger Otis Carroll Paul Gough John & Linda Mills Kate Spear Cold Mountain Builders Rudi & Dorothy Graf Dick & Joanne O'Connor Diana & Paul Stevens The Conkey Sisters Mel Horwitch & Sally Schwager Steve & Christina Petruska Tina & Peter Streker (Meg, Laura & Frances) Caroline Davis Janover Alexander & Julia Pugh Paul & Julie Tenan Tim & Delia Cunningham Mark Jordan & Ellen Belknap Ron & Deborah Ratner Judy & Paul Tunkle Patricia Curley Ellen & Andrew Kentz Abbie & Bart Read Viking Lumber Don & Carol Doele Roger & Prudence Kiessling Gerald & Judith Rex Susan & Conrad Wall Dennis & Carole Dunbar Vernon & Helga LeCount Juanita Roushdy Robert & Blythe Edwards Carlton Lindell Dan & Wendy Rowland David & Lucy Emerson Keri & Tyler Lupien Joan & Bill Sartoris

+ COMPANY MATCH * BEDROCK MONTHLY DONOR Midcoast Conservancy spring 2018 9 Support of $150–$299

Susan Alexander Donna Flynn Bob & Emily Kohl Alan & Susan Peterson Rachel Alexandrou Pamela Fonger Bridget Moore & Chris Kotowski Liz Petruska & Andy Benore Mary & Andrew Allen Joan & Charles Foote, Jr. Lake Shore Park Association Lynn & Stephen Plumb AIA Maine Marty Fox & Thyle Shartar Marfie & Joe Lavendier Marilyn & Gil Prawer Anonymous (2) Martha Frink Karen & James Lee Nate & Rose Pudlin William Armstrong & Chris & Anne Frost Julia Levensaler Tim & Maria Reynolds Gusta Ronson* Ben & Leslie Fuller Rob Levin & Sarah Cushman Margaret Rhinelander Jackie Ascrizzi Dan Gatz Thomas & Karyn Lie-Nielsen Joan & Willard Rice The Balbo Towle Family Karen & Robert George Judy & Bob Linker Lee T. Robbins Deborah Bancroft Elliott & Jean Barker Rosie & Gary Bensen Peter & Helena Benton Susan Beverly Fred & Ann Bischoff Sharon & Randy Blackburn John & Pamela Blamey Phil & Deb Bloomstein Joe & Judy Bodnar Kathy & Jim Boutselis Beatrice Bragg Denison Briggs Meg Browne Janet Bruce David & Gail Buczkowski Anne Buell Bunker Hill Shores Association Bruce & Polly Gillie William & Jaimie Logan Paula & Chris Roberts John Bunker & Cammy Watts Meaghen & Tim Greene Margaret Lord Mike & Alicia Romac Charles & Maria Burnham Bryan & Holly Griffin Richard & Valerie Lownes Thomas Romer Roger Cady Todd & Mary Grove Cathy Johnson & Jon Luoma Mary Sheldon Kitty & Taylor Cahill Nicolette Grumbine Herb Luther Dan Sheline & Ruth Bender Gary & Kay Campbell John Guarnaccia & Tony & Marianne Marple Tim & Mary Sholtis Ruth O. Carroll Mercedes Villamil Jay & Deb Mason Kimberly Simmons & Norman & Libby Casas Robert W. & Kim F. Haeberle Lois E. Mason Craig Bramley Anne Cekuta Hardy Boat Cruises Boo Martin & Jenny Mayher Pat & Jim Skilling Thomas & Hanna Chace Nancy Hartley Terry & Moira McCabe JB Smith Clary Lake Association Meradith & Bill Hill Geoff & Cary McCullen Tom Bouchard & Vickery Cleaves & Paul Lazarus Kass Hogan & Jeff Cherry Isabel McKay Margaret Snyder Janet & Jeff Clunie Jack & Ann Holland Rita McKinney & Allen Guignard Robert Eskridge & Jean Sousa Susan & Craig Coenen John & Judy Holliday Elizabeth McPherson Barbara & Ethan Stanley II Carol Gardner & Xavier Comas Hilary & Ken Holm & Paul Kando* Liz Stebbins* Ellen & Bill Coyne Bill & Christy Hopkins Susanne Meidel & Phil Yund Kathy Stevens Kathryn & David Dahl Sally & Ken Houghton Sandra & Thomas Merten Ken & Ali Stevenson* Eliot & Patti Daley Barbara Hunt & Francis Daly Kathleen Curtin & Gary & Bonnie Stone Alan & Erica Davis Troy Ireland & Andrea Abrell Mark Miskovsky Lee Stover* Ellie & John Day Nancy Jackson & Ted & Delia Mohlie Sarah & Charlie Stuart Bob De Lisle Mustafa Alahwel John Monterisi & Cheryl Hutt Stephan & Audrie Terre* Paul & Ellen DeOrsay Joan Jackson Fred Morrison & Beth Culler William & Becki Thomas Steve Diamond & Robert & Charlotte Jackson Chris & Nan Murphy Dorothy Trueman Renda Nancy Weingarten Gerald Johnson Leo J. Murphy Charles Utter Lois Dodd Mary & Peter Johnson Newcastle Realty Venkat & Meera Venkatraman Brent & Carter Douglass Judy & Wilton Jones Lisa Newcomb Walter & Ruth Vietze Lucia Droby & Rick Burns Kathryn & Timothy Joy Andrea & Charlie Newman Sarah Prince West Rachel Dyer & Jonathan Leach Cecily Kahn & David Kapp Jeffrey Norwood Mariellen Whelan Hildy Ellis Dot Kelly Lennart & Janice Olson George Woodruff Judy & David Falk George & Elaine Keyes John & Julianne Opperman Kathy Zambello Gail Fels Peter & Kathleen Keyes Brooke Pacy Freeman Zausner & Sun Min Lee Karen & Tim Fiedler Janie Kinney & Charles Reifel Judy & Lincoln Paine Rochelle & David Findlay Suzanne Butler & Mark Klyza Sarah Peskin & William Kelley

20 Midcoast Conservancy spring 2019 + COMPANY MATCH * BEDROCK MONTHLY DONOR Support up to $149

Sharon Abair & Dewey Meteer Mary Bazemore Annette Brown Cheney Insurance Andy Abello & Amanda Russell Rebecca & Jake Beam Deborah Brown Marilyn & Bryan Cheney Tom & Heather Abello Kate Bech Barbara J. Bruno Chickawaukee Ice Boat Club Andres Abreu Corny Bedford Barrie Brusila & Mark Chiurri* Roberta Adlington Chris & Ellen Beerits Mitch Kihn Paula Christensen David & Mary Ahlgren Mary Berger Robert Bryan Peter & Kris Christine Hadjh Ahrns & Glenn Berkowitz Phil Brzozowski & Susan & William Christman Elizabeth Seiverling Holly Berry & Chris Moiles Judy Schuppien Susan Chrystal Jonathan Alderfer & Zora Margolis Chris Bertelsen Anna Burgess Cloe Chunn & David Thanhauser Susan Clark & Chip Howard Mike Fairfield, Rite-Way Cleaning Jenny Cleaves Sam & Bobbie Cohen Derek & Sharyn Cola Mandi & Matthew Colby Chris & Margaret Coleman Midge Coleman Mark Colfer Highlands Walking Group Karen Coluzzi Laura Comer & Lermond Creamer Martha Comfort Don & Liza Conry Barbara & Richard Cooch Geoffrey & Dianne Cooke Betty Ann Allen Richard & Joan Betterley Anne & William Burke Jessica & Kyle Coolidge Erika Allen Susan Bickford & Rich Simon Jeff & Sonya Burmeister Carolyn Cooper American Groundwork Robert & Jan Birk Ian Burnes Peter S. Coopersmith Glenn & Tammy Amnott Michael Blachet Clay Burns Katrina Cornish Lonnie & Ken Andersen Richard & Linda Blackman Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Burns Christine Correa Brandon Anderson & Daryl Bladen Barney & Carol Burrall* Mark Courtenay Brittany Knight* Beverly Blair Heather Burt & Eric Hartmann Julian Couture Raymond & Catherine Anderson Kat Blaisdell Stephen Burt Diane Cowan Sandy & Albert Andrejcak Greg Blanchette & Ruth Pease Jane & Dick Butterfield Crystal Cron The Andrews Family Henry & Cathy Block Barbara & John Cadamuro William Cron Samantha Andrews Ellen Blye Nick Cady John Crosby Anonymous (3) Janet Bodwell Jim & Susan Caldwell Sarah Crosby Jonathan & Ruth Appleyard Karen & William Deren Donald & Nancy Cameron Myrick Cross Holly & John Arbuckle Arifa Boehler Laurie Campanelli Virginia Cunningham Thomas Armstrong Sr. Crystal & Robert Bogosian Colin Campbell John A. Curtis Gary Arsenault Seth Bolduc & Lucy Atkins Cindy & Peter Camplin Katie Curtis Chris Augusta & Dan Bolita & Jean Kigel Jim & Julie Cantor Sandra & Maynard Curtis Barbara Boardman Laura Bonk & Phil Trowbridge Lance & Holly Carlezon Robert Cutting Tom Aversa Tom Boothby Mike Caron* Kenneth Dale & Kathy Malatesta Annie Avilés Benjamin Borkan Margot & Murry Carpenter Sylvia & Bill Dalke George Baggett Carol Bosken Elizabeth & Stephen Carroll Martha Daniels & Ezra Kreamer Christa Bahner* Abigail Boudin Donna & Keith Carver Donna Broderick & Ellie Daniels David & Sylvia Bailey Bernice Bowdoin Charles Cary Bill & Esther Danielson Sara Balch Wyeth Bowdoin Josiah & Tamara Casas Regina Davey Harriet & Markham Ball Mary & Fred Bowers Bill & Lynn Case Mark & Virginia David Judith Ball Gail & Glenn Bowman Gil Cass & Daphne Taylor Susan Davis Pat Bamforth Marie & Wax Brackett James & Kolleen Cass Mr. & Mrs. Endicott P. Davison, Jr. John & Georgia Bancroft The Bradford Family Aaron Cassidy Zibette Dean Bob & Drusilla Barkalow Robert & Suzanne Bradley Catherine Cavanaugh & Judith & William Debray Anthony Barnes John Brand Eric Worthing Deep Acres Shores Association Marlene & Reuben Barter John E Brandt Margaret Cekuta Heather Deese & Joe Barth & Doreen Conboy George & Marilyn Brierley Michael Charland Brendan Riordan Brian Bauer Barbara & Arnold Briggs Elizabeth Chase Meg Dellenbaugh William Bausch Gunilla Broman Jeffry Chase & Carey Truebe John DelVecchio & Annie Bayer Bob Brooks Constance Chase-Wells Barbara Welch

+ COMPANY MATCH * BEDROCK MONTHLY DONOR Midcoast Conservancy spring 2018 9 Support up to $149 continued

Virginia Deucher George & Mary Lou Frost Michael Hall David Hodsdon Karen Diamond & Don Fusco & Heather Harris Barbara & Kent Hallawell Nora Hoesing William Lefurgy Bryan Gagne Barred Owl Creamery at Marcia & Steven Hogan John & Ellen Dickens Edward & Margaret Gagnon Hamilton Farm Franklin Holland Alan Dickey Adele Gale Stan & Sukey Haney NH Trail Vets Carla Dickstein Jerold & June Gallant Russ & Pam Hansen Emily Anne & William Holly Forrest Dillon Nathan Gates & Caitlin Green Virginia Hansen Brittney Honisch Ann Dix Bob & Nancy Gault Mackenzie Hanson Pete & Judy Hope Woolson & Patricia Doane George & Molly Gearn Tim & Eileen Harkins Christine Hopf-Lovette Greg Domina Charlene Donahue Susan Donnelly Kevin Donoghue Shannon & Ray Dorman Tom & Janet Dorman Brad Dorman Dale & Nancy Dorr Linda & Gary Doucette Linda & Norman Doucette Dana L. Dow Peggy Drake Marcia Drenzyk Barbara Duffy Kathleen Duhnoski & Carolyn Fuhrer Ann & Jim Dunlevy J.P. Dunn Philip Gerard & Sherry Frazer Elizabeth Harling Andrea Houser Suzanne & Court Dwyer Nadine Gerdts & Steve Lacker Edward Harney Donna & Robert Howarth Dyan Dyer Matthew Gerety & Emily Tate Cheryl Harrington & Anne Howell Alan & Linda Eastman Thomas & Delph Gillette Dennis Harnish Leonard J. & Susan Howell Homer & Beverly Eckhardt Carolyn Giustra Kitty Harrington Scott Howell Patricia Egan & Peter Hegeman Douglas & Candace Gleason Anne & Dewey Harris Mark & Holly Howland Barbara & Edgar Einhorn Boynton Glidden Herb Hartman & Lucy Martin J. Huber Erik & Judith Ekholm Thomas & Beth Goettel Henk & Jane Hartsuiker Don Hudson & Phine Ewing Jillian Eldredge Jonathan Gold & Christy Joyce Shelley Hartz Richard & Valrae Huffman Martha Elliott Timothy Goltz & Richard Harvey Sherrill Hunnibell Dr. Leonard & Carolyn Emmons Karen Kleinkopf Vern Spinosa & Missy Hatch Sarah Hunter Rosa Ergas & Steven Baer Bill & Karen Goodwill Andrew & Cecily Havener Tom & Katie Huntington Bill & Lori Evans Liza & Noah Gottlieb Tania Hayes Denise Hurst* Lorenzo & Patricia Exposito Martha Gottlieb Dede & Ken Heath Sally & Edgar Hussey Jr. Craig Fanning Steve & Colleen Graffam Hemlock Park Association Carolyn Hutchins Peter Fasano Steven & Laura Graham Melissa Henahan Katherine & Jan Faulkner Kristen Grant Meagan Hennessey `Christopher Hutchinson* Jim & Janice Feather Martha Grant Scott & Robyn Henry Katharine Jacobs Rhonda Feiman & Petra Hall Villageside Farm Meg Herman Alon Jaffe Chris Ferguson & Deby Johnson Carrie Gray Jose Hernandez-Juviel & Philip Jellen Miles Fish, III Richard & Linda Green Becky Schaffner James D. Jenkins Erica Fleishman Jean Gregory Sarah Herndon Ella Jenness Robert, Bonnie & Alicia Flis Dale Griffin Karen & Pete Herring Maria Jenness & Travis Journagan Grace Folger Mark Griffin & Beverly Popek Mark & Judith Hershey Patricia Jennings & James Hatch Lydia Forbes Joseph Grifoni Jr. Robert E. Hersom Kris Jespersen Prindle Ernie Forgione Elizabeth Grobbel & Timothy Hibbard Consuelo Joerns David & Colleen Foster Becky Malinowski Jim & Debby Hidu Christopher & Valarie Johnson Janet Fowle Kathleen & Neil Gross Wendy E. Higgins Karen Johnson Doug & Patrice Fox Bill & Rosey Guest Ben Hillicoss Katie Johnson Frank & Michele Frallicciardi Patty & Michael Gustafson* Bob Hills Ralph & Elaine Johnston Susan Frawley Joseph Hafer & Margaret Cady Larry Hills David & Jackie Jones Joan & Lowell Freiman Genevieve Haines Bill Hinkley George Jones Dan Friedland & Heather Wolfe Laurie & Drew Haines Peg Hobbs & Leo Karczewski Shawn Jones Jeff Hazeltine & Brian & Cora Hall Sandra Hodge Addie & Jeremy Joslyn Alicechandra Fritz Marie Hall Margaret Hodgkins Rebecca Judd

22 Midcoast Conservancy spring 2019 + COMPANY MATCH * BEDROCK MONTHLY DONOR Support up to $149 continued

Ainsley Judge & Adrian O’Barr Nicole & Joshua Lafrenaye Noreen Marchand Anne & Barbara Meyer Oleksey & Edna Kakasenko Brenda & Howard Lake Jim & Susie Margraf & Rod Southwick Emily Kalina Doug & Lee Lakin Michael & Linda Marmer Eric Meyer & Patricia McKenzie Chris & Mary Kaminsky Claude & Linda Laliberte-Cote Eileen Marolla & Charles Sterne Dan & Kate Michael Jim Bean & Lynne Kaplowitz Joseph Lamacchia Chris & Susan Bakaley Marshall Amanda Miles Jared & Lynn Kass Julie Lamy & Ramunas Brian & Ginger Martin Ali Miller Lisa Katz & Edward Seidel Stepanauskas Peter & Carolyn Maruhnic David & Sharon Miller Helen G. Keating David Lanman Janet Masland & Larry Keating Liz Miner Michael & Nancy Keblin Christina Lannan Glenn Mason Aram Mitchell Catherine Mitchell Rebecca Mitchell Charles Mixter & Jem Yahr Carolynn Molleur & David Boring Albert Monaco & Christine Anderson Cheryl Moneyhun Arnold Moody Jean & Harvey Moody Kara Moody Stephen Moody Bill & Karen Mook Karen & Sean Moran Katie Moran Roger & Daryl Morin Mariquita Morrison William Keen Mary & Jim Lassen Kristin & Jeff Mason William Morrison, Sr. Jackie & Joe Keller Thomas Laurent Jennifer Mathews Stephen & Sharon Mosley Penny Keller Elaine Lazarus Dusty Matthews Lee Murch Wynne & Michael Keller Le Vatout Bed & Breakfast Ami Maxwell Rachel Murphy & Reginal Lebel Robert Kelley Anita Leathers & Peter Kennedy Natasha Mayers Celia Murray Arlene Kellman Victoria Leonard & Noah Kahn Stephanie Mazerolle Muscongus Pond Association C. Robert Kelly Dan Marra Steven & Ursula McAllister Elaine & Jeffrey Musich Paul & Anne Kennedy Patricia & Joseph Lepak Louis McDowell Anna Myers Chris Kenoyer & Bridget Mullen Heather Leslie & Jeremy Rich Ruth McElraevy Jo Ann & Wayne Myers Geoff Keochakian & Jim & Lynda Letteney Betsy & George McFarland Anne & Rob Nanovic Claire Sommer Occupy Bush Hannah & James McGhee Isabel Neal & Janis Kerch Dean & Joy Levy Jennifer McIvor & Sage Kosky Benny VanDerburgh* Daniel Bolita & Jean Kigel Marilyn Lewicki Gladney & Robert McKay Tucker Neale* Beverly Kimpel Liberty Parent Teacher Club Deena & David McKellar Angelika & Doug Nelson Carlene & Edward King Ann & Warren Liburt Ann & Christopher McKenney Cola Richard Nelson Jr. & Gwen Kinney & Lindy Casale Barbara Lillich Julia & Andy McLeod Alice McCabe Peter Kirchgraber & Lisa Logan Edward Lincoln, III Keith & Trish McLeod Rob & Stephanie Nelson Deborah Kirk Kimberly Linden Janet McMahon & Chris Davis Kathryn Newton Charlotte Kirkpatrick Gerard & Carolyn Locke Jill McMahon Christine Nichols Peter Kirn Nicole Loendorf Michael McMorrow Howie & Karen Nielsen Ed & Lydia Kitfield Pam Lombard Gay McOwan Jeff & Betty Nims Barb Kiviniemi Anthony & Ruth Lopreato Joseph & Elizabeth McSwain Anne & Carl Nord Doug & Joelle Klaber June Lordi Halley McVeigh Jackie Nowell Richard Klaber Chuck & Laura Lubelczyk Jennifer Meade Steven & Kathleen Ocean Jennifer & Lou Klump* Debora Ludwig Mary Rae & Don Means Teri & David Olane Carol & Ed Knapp Elizabeth Macalaster & Peter & Jean Mehlhorn Emily Oleksyk-Moore Ann Baker Knauer Dan Sayner Jeff Melanson Teresa Oliver Margaret & Anthony Kotin Cindy Mackie* Toxtli Melloh & Ela Bosco Lynn Olson & Bruce Krause Alison Macmillan Spencer Melnick Elaine Williams* Heidi Kreft & James Napier Sally & Tom Magill Frank & Sally Merrick Olympus+ John & Wendy Krueger Ann Marie Maguire John & Carole Merrifield Joanne Omang & Peggy Kuras David Maher Dennis & Nancy Merrill David Burnham Rebecca Kurtz Maine Path & Paddle Outfitters Sandra & Mark Merwin Claudia Orff-Reed & Adam LaBrie & Marisa Izzard Stephen & Adrienne Major Luke Mess & Leah Reddy Dennis Reed Andy & Lynn Lackoff Megan & Matthew Pryor* Sherrill Osgood

+ COMPANY MATCH * BEDROCK MONTHLY DONOR Midcoast Conservancy spring 2018 9 Support up to $149 continued

Constance Ostis Abbie Roberts Heather Spalding & Will Sugg* Lilliana Vitelli & Don Mansius Haskell Padgett Kimberly Robertson Mark & Nancy Spaulding Lyle & Patty Voss Robert Pantel Jason Robeson* Janet & Bob Spear Voya Foundation+ Elna & Charles Parke William Rohman Jessie Spector & Logan Higger Dulcianne & Whitfield Vye Gregory Parker C.G. Rood Clark Staples Fred Waigand Shannon Parker Dickinson Roop Ellen & Albert Stark Darren Wallach Elsa Parson Elise Rosa Susan Goodwille Stedman Sandy & Don Walls Eugene & Carolyn Passaro Susan Ross & William Nathan Heather Steeves Cassie Walters Dee Patberg Karyn Roy Charles & Roseann Stepnowski Annmarie Ward Josh & Kelsey Payson Paula X. Rush Janet Stetser Dana Ward & Julia Karet Clayton Penniman Angela & Andy Russ Maggie & David Stevens Hannah Ward Judith Pepper & John Mourovic Jim & Susie Russo Eleanor & Harry Stice Richard & Carol Watson Andrea & Michael Perko Cheryl Rust Susan Stires Elizabeth Webber & Lynne Latini Joy & James Perry Benjamin Ruth Brian O'Mahoney & Art Weber & Janet Thompson Mark Perry Andrew & Laurel Ryder Kristin Stone Dan & Luanne Weekes Mark Peterson & Jane Margolis RZR Ace Hardware Cheryl Strohmeier Dave Weich Chester & Virginia Pettey Marie Sacks Joan Sturmthal & Jon Lund Brenda Weis Alice Phillips Pete Salmansohn Margaret & Emily Sudrabin Susan Weiser & George Mason Megan Phillips Hal Salzman Kathi Sutton & Steve Pellecchia Jan & Susan Wejchert Ron & Suzanne Phillips Bev & Al Sampson Karin Swanson Elizabeth Wells Barbara Pike Job Sandberg Gail & Jack Swanton Ellen Wells Marianne Pinkham Christie & Gerry Saunders Amanda Swope-Joos Bill Wertheim Jane Pirone Ann Schaer Lynn & Deb Talacko Pene West Ed Platais Penny & Robert Schafer Jeff Tarbox Stephen Wetherill Lisa Pohlmann Elizabeth Schecher Michael & Mallory Tarr Sherry & Bobby Whear David & Linda Pope Deborah Schilder Linda & Douglas Taylor Timothy & Barbara Whelan Martha Porter Chris & Michele Schmidt* Yvonne & Lance Taylor Howard Whitcomb & Kevin Posman Lorraine Schnitzer Jody Telfair-Richards Annie Merrill Bonnie Potter Jaco Schravesande & Chris Gardei Terry Marsh Art Conservation Kirk & Marilyn White Jean Powers Paul Schulze Pete & Sophia Thayer Finn Whiting & Ariana Blethen* Pratt Family Hedda Scribner Jean-Luc Theriault Glen & Kim Widmer Peter & Sandra Prescott Nancy Seidman & Claude Barden Beverly & Robert Thomas Bob & Sue Wieluns Provost-Osprey Road Association Libbey Seigars & Steve Spencer Gene Thomas Katherine Wilbur Patricia Puhalski Kayda & Sam Selby Zoe & Josh Thomas Wildwood Shores Riv & Surran Pyne Louis & Catherine Sell Charlotte Thompson Homeowner's Association Lucy Quimby & Dan Sexton James & Cheryl Thompson, Jr. Jacquelin Wilen Geoffrey Gratwick Ron Shapiro & Mimi Dunn Herb Thomson & Julie Erb Joan Willey Carolyn Radding Anzia Shea & Ian Hammar Karin Tichy Julie Williams Anna Ramsey Bridget Sheehan Geoff Tilden Fred & Barbara Williamson Sally Randall Susan Shell Rebecca Tilden & William & Susan Williamson Susan A. Ratigan Shelley's Flowers & Gifts David Laemmle Bruce & Bea Willow Joan Ray Nan & Tom Sherburne Tyler & Marcia Tingley Kathleen Wilson & Kenneth Reardon Peter M. Sherman Doug & Maria Todd Gretchen Jacobs John & Soo Reber Jean & Thomas Shippee Jim & Theta Torbert Anne & John Winchester Rebecca Recor Harold & Rebecca Yates Shorb Town of Washington Linda Tatelbaum & Kal Winer Elizabeth & Thomas Reichard Margot & Chris Sieracki Dan & Karyn Townsend Diane Winn & Marc Payne Colin Reid Vincent Signore Judy & Charlie Tozloski Wizard of Odds & Ends Henry Reisner Fae Silverman Jotham & Adelaide Trafton Adam Wolf Paul & Joanie Rhoda Sherri Simmons Alyson True Robert Wolff Heather Richard Jane & William Simonds Eric Turkington & Nancy Taylor Steve Kress & Elissa Wolfson Josephine & Kevin Richards* C. Beury & Eleanor Simons Celeste Turner Maryann & Jon Wood Sumner Richards Anne Simpson & Carl Wilson John Twomey & Leigh Norcott Reeve Wood Fred & Eve Richardson Charles Fletcher & Liz Sizeler Willy Ulbrich Phil Woodbury & Karen Edlund Reba Richardson & Bill Pluecker Corie Skidgell & Roland Singer Daniel Ungier & Erika Bjorum Chip Woods Nancy & Lynn Rider Ben Skinner John & Susie Valaitis Leslie Woods Michelle Riley Cat & Valdemar Skov David & Carleen Vantine Nancy & Brian Woods Cheryl Ring & Stefanie Barley Nate & Geri Smith Judith Vecchione & John Jeffery Jessica Wrobel & David Carpenter Claire Riser Patricia Smith Karen Vellekamp R.M. Yates & Annette Jennifer Ritch-Smith Stephen C. & Mary Lou Smith Elizabeth Vellines Horak-Yates Richard Rizza & Dina Smith Elizabeth & Bruce Snider Beth & John Vetter Alitha Young & Jim Barnes Bill & Sonnie Robb Sherry Dec & Carl Solberg Mary Vieira & Glen Spears Ian & Crystal Young Rit Roberts Carolyn Soule Vite & Linda Vitale Susan Zelicoff

+ COMPANY MATCH * BEDROCK MONTHLY DONOR Memorial Gifts

In Memory of David Baker In Memory of Edward Fisher In Memory of Anonymous Susan Alexander Phoebe Anderson McCarthy Melissa Henahan John & Elaine Brand Stephen McCarthy Michael Charland In Memory of Lydia W. Beaumont Caren Clark In Memory of Edna Nelson Nicolette Grumbine Ann Dix Jeff & Betty Nims Hemlock Park Association Marcia Drenzyk In Memory of Mary Bartlett Reynolds Bill & Diane Fisher In Memory of James Deucher Susan Bartlett Weber Virginia Deucher Charlie Witherell In Memory of Shirley Ross In Memory of Harry & Agnes Gough In Memory of Janet Dorman Ruth McElraevy Marta & Barclay Dorman Paul Gough Howard Whitcomb & Annie Merrill In Memory of Peter Kinney In Memory of Vicki St. John Teri & David Olane In Memory of Barbara Edwards Gwen Kinney & Lindy Casale David Edwards In Memory of Ben Kress In Memory of Robert West Sarah Prince West In Memory of Roy Farmer Steve Kress & Elissa Wolfson Cheryl Rust In Memory of Norm Mackie In Memory of Mary Fiore Cindy Mackie Jody Jones & Jack Witham

Honorary Gifts

In Honor of Susan Russell In Honor of Thomas Balch In Honor of Molly McCabe Midcoast Conservancy's fearless first board Sara Balch Terry & Moira McCabe president stepped down after three years of Patricia Matrai & William Balch talented, strategic and thoughtful leadership. Mariquita Morrison In Honor of John Morris's retirement We thanked her at our Annual Meeting in AIA Maine In Honor of Sally Butler December and the group below gave to In Honor of Steven Neill Midcoast Conservancy in her honor: Gary & Kay Campbell Newcastle Realty John & Maggie Atwood In Honor of James Augustine Caselden David Wright & Carole Cifrino Janet Masland & Larry Keating In Honor of Brooke Pacy Chuck & Meg Dinsmore Russ & Pam Hansen Wendy & Tom Eichler In Honor of Megan Chase Elizabeth Chase In Honor of Peace Corps Peserve Anna Fiedler & Jacob McCarthy Karen Graff Scholnick Louana & Ted Frois In Honor of Lorenzo Exposito Carolyn & Peter Gabbe Newcastle Realty In Honor of Joanne & Bob Steneck Meaghen & Tim Greene Janis Kerch Laurie Howarth & Bill Chapman In Honor of Jane Farlow Bambi Jones & Tracy Moskovitz The Bradford Family In Honor of the Stevens Family Jody Jones & Jack Witham (Diana and Paul, Kathy, David) Buck O'Herin In Honor of Captain A.D. Hall Dan Sheline & Ruth Bender & Helen Hall Steve Patton & Lise Hanners In Honor of Alison Daley Stevenson Mary Kate & Bob Reny Marie Hall Dan Sheline & Ruth Bender Hugh Riddleberger & Louise McIlhenny In Honor of John Guarnaccia Glenn Ritch & Lily Fessenden Diane Cowan In Honor of Allan & Barbara Sylvester Sandy & Honor Sage Newcastle Realty Joanne & Bob Steneck In Honor of the late Bill & Margaret Marty & Betty Welt Judd and their grandchildren: In Honor of Marty Welt's Kathy Stevens, David Stevens, 75th Birthday Lara Estroff, Samara Estroff, Chuck & Meg Dinsmore Thomas Laurent Nathan Pudlin & Rebecca Pudlin Diana & Paul Stevens

We apologize for those we inadvertently missed. Please contact us with corrections at [email protected] Midcoast Conservancy spring 2019 25 Community Partners

12 Rivers Conservation Initiative Lincoln Academy ReVision Energy 6 Rivers NEMBA Lincoln County Fish & Game Sheepscot General Store (New England Mountain Bike Assoc.) Maine Audubon Sheepscot Valley Brewing Company Alna General Store Maine Coastal Observing Alliance Sound of Perfection Ashwood School Maine Department of Sportsman's Alliance of Maine Atlantic Salmon Federation Environmental Protection Strong Machine Adventure Racing Augusta Boys & Girls Club Maine Department of Marine Resources Sun Dog Outdoor Expeditions Bath Middle School Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Sustainable Forestry Initiative Big Pine Consulting Maine Farmland Trust Teens To Trails Boothbay Region Land Trust Maine Forest Service The Nature Conservancy Bowdoin Outdoor Volunteer Association Maine Lakes Society Tobey's Grocery Bureau of Parks & Lands Department Maine Natural Areas Program Town of Alna of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry Maine Organic Farmers & Town of Whitefield Central Lincoln County YMCA Gardeners Association Trail Monster Running Chewonki Maine Coast Semester Maine Sport Outfitters U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Mathieu's Cycle & Fitness Store Unity College Damariscotta Lake State Park Medomak Middle School University of Maine at Orono Damariscotta Montessori School Medomak Valley High School University of Southern Maine Deck House School Mid-Maine Forestry Vaughan Woods & Historic Homestead Edgecomb Eddy School Miller Elementary School Waldoboro Shellfish Committee Good-To-Go Miller School Walker Memorial School Great Salt Bay Community School Mount View Elementary & Washington Lakes Association Great Works Regional Land Trust Junior High Schools Whitefield Elementary School Hearty Roots Mount View High School Whitefield Lions Club Hog Island Audubon Camp National Oceanic & Atmospheric Whitefield Run Club Ivan O. Davis Liberty Library Administration Whitefield Trails Committee Jefferson Village School Natural Resources Conservation Service Wilderness Medical Associates International Juniper Hill School New England Forestry Foundation Wiscasset Community Center Kieve Wavus New England Mountain Bike Association, Wiscasset Elementary School Knox-Lincoln Soil & Central Maine Chapter Wiscasset Middle/High School Water Conservation District Outdoor Sports Institute Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Lake St. George State Park Palermo Consolidated School Lake Stewards of Maine Prescott Memorial School Conservation Partners

The following individuals have partnered James & Doreen Dickson Richard & Jill McMillan with Midcoast Conservancy through gifts of Susan Dieffenbacher Bernice Nadler conservation land, conservation easements, Fred & Patrice Ficken Buck O'Herin by allowing access to trails, or testing water Dan & Suzanne Goldenson Susie O'Keeffe quality on their land: Mike & Sheri Hanlon Oliver family Montague Herman Haskell Padgett Vic & Kate Ahlefeld Lew & Renay Hitzrot Thomas Parmenter David Albright Kamrie & Greg Hodgeman Gerald & Cora Prentice Allen's Blueberry Freezer Inc. Tom & Martha Holzwarth Ted & Susan Sherman Patricia & Victor Ashland Tom & Bonnie Hrichak Rob Shuman & Eunice Mommens Susan Beverly Wayne & Mildred Johnson Liz Sizeler & Charles Fletcher Keith & Constance Bodine Emily Kalina Bill & Lori Terry Tom Boothby Genny & Gordon Keller Tobey family Bob Brooks Keith Langendorfer & Karen Haney Town of Liberty Laura Buxbaum & Brian Dunn Larry Marion Glen & Kim Widmer Pat Coon & Wynne Wirth Moe Martin Wizard of Odds & Ends Carolyn, Alan & Ben Cooper Paul & Christine Mateosian Lisa & Floyd Wygant Glenn Couturier Esther M. Mathieson Bob & Judy Zeitlin Alan & Lorna Crichton Thom McCullough

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