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Maine
Working to Protect the Pine Tree State
Want to know more about Maine’s big wins for nature in 2011? The Conservancy has achieved remarkable success. Check out some of the year’s top stories below to see how you helped make Maine a healthier, more beautiful place! And please support our work in 2012!
Celebrate Local Results
With your help, we've had a year of remarkable conservation success. See what we've accomplished
This February, celebrate your love of nature and compete to win a day of free skiing at Sugarloaf.
Conservation Trends in the U.S.’s Most Populated Region. See the progress and check out the slideshow!
Cracking the Code on Sustainable Forestry
In this Q & A with the Conservancy's Bill Patterson, see how we're achieving sustainable forestry near the Upper St. John River in northern Maine.
Nature's Top Comebacks in Maine
Maine's rivers and forests are once again supporting the fish and wildlife that rely on those habitats.
"American Loggers" Highlight Sustainable Forestry
See what happens when the Discovery Channel’s reality show mixes with sustainable forestry in the Conservancy’s St. John River Forest.
Multimedia
Explore the quilt or create your own personal fund in support of women and water.
Meet animals that make their homes in the St. John Forest and see how careful forestry could actually help them.
Explore newly protected No. 5 Bog – one of the largest, most diverse and least disturbed peatlands in the eastern U.S.
Top 10 Conservation Achievements
Maine state director Mike Tetreault highlights the top 10 conservation achievements in 2010!
Ana Rapp, member of the Penobscot Nation and intern for the Conservancy in Maine, discusses the Penobscot River restoration.
Collaborating with Maine Fishermen
See how we’re using collaborative research with Maine fishermen to identify more sustainable fishing practices.
Stay up to date with our conservation successes in Maine and beyond.
Meet the people here to help you protect life in Maine and beyond.
See inspiring stories of people behind The Nature Conservancy's results in Maine.
Press Releases
Floodplain Forest Conserved in Western Maine
Jan. 23, 2012
More than $2 Million Awarded to Conserve Natural Resources in Maine
Jan. 9, 2012
Have a “Green” Holiday: It’s Easy, Fun and Rewarding
Dec. 9, 2011
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Brunswick, Maine 04011
Ph: (207) 729-5181
Fax (207) 729-4118
E-mail: naturemaine@tnc.org
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