Maine Coast Heritage Trust Conservation Campaign

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Hello NSPN!   Maine Coast Heritage Trust recently announced that we are embarking on the largest coastal conservation campaign in Maine’s history.  As a friend of MCHT, I wanted to make sure you heard the news from us, and to provide you with more information about why this Campaign and why now. Maine’s coast is facing urgent threats. Access to the shore is being cut off, climate change is negatively impacting native plants and animals, and development pressure continues to compromise the land we depend on. This $125 million Campaign is a bold response to those threats. As of yesterday, August 1, 2018, generous donors have already contributed $90 million towards this effort.   See the Campaign in action:

 

 

 

Can't watch the video? Read more about the Campaign I hope you know that your support makes this work possible. In the months to come we will keep you informed about the Campaign, its progress, and how you can join this historic effort. Please share this exciting news with friends and family!    Thank you again for being part of the MCHT community.   With gratitude,

 

 

Tim Glidden President, MCHT

 

PS: We're also excited to announce a generous $10 million matching gift. Every $3 donated to Maine Coast Heritage Trust will release another $1 for the coast.

 

[Daniel Carr]

It is worth mentioning that MCHT has made some acquisitions that directly benefit the Maine Island Trail and boater access.   A few years ago with the support of MITA members, MCHT purchased Ram Island in Machias Bay, a key link on the Maine Island Trail.   This year MCHT purchased a parcel in Baileys Mistake on the Bold Coast to secure a launch site for local fishermen and recreational boaters.  MCHT and MITA have partnered on several other acquisitions in the past and on stewardship activities.  Thanks for your consideration in supporting these important initiatives. 

[EEL]

As Dan says, MCHT is very much worth our support.  If you check out their website and the preserves which are often available for camping, I believe you will agree.  Some outstanding islands for touring the Maine Coast are MCHT islands.

Ed Lawson