Our state bird captured in a rare moment of pause.
Chickadee: Our state bird captured in a rare moment of pause. © Tim Paul/TNC

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The Nature Conservancy in Maine

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With your help, we have conserved over 1.7 million acres in Maine. Your support protects wildlife and their habitats, bolsters sustainable nature-based economies and inspires climate action. Please join us to ensure that Maine's natural legacy endures for future generations.

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The view from Number 5 Mountain in Leuthold Preserve.

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How Maine's Forests Can Fight Climate Change

There's an important tool in our climate change toolkit that's often overlooked: trees. Managing forests to address climate change is an enormous opportunity.

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Mainers enjoy recreation and pure drinking water from the second largest lake in the state.

Conservation Update

Protecting Clean Water, Naturally

TNC is collaborating with partners to ensure that pure drinking water for one in six Mainers stays that way.

Young alewives school in a Maine pond.

Feature

The Comeback Alewives Return To Maine Rivers

Many of Maine’s rivers are experiencing a remarkable comeback. One of the world’s great migrations is returning to our waters. We’re talking about alewives!

The students weren't accustomed to working without digital tools.

Opportunity

Designing for the Future

The Nature Conservancy in Maine helps with a unique class that encourages college students to develop innovation skills to address real-world challenges.

Eileen Bader Hall and her daughter watch as alewives migrate in a newly-restored stream in Maine.

Initiative

Fish, Forest and Family

A program that improves roads and streams also improves people's lives.

By Eileen Bader Hall

Maine preserve notice

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Updates on Maine Preserve Access and Closures

To support public health and safety during the COVID-19 outbreak, temporary restrictions at some TNC preserves are in place. Please check for updates and respect all restrictions.

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The most recent acquisition coincides with the 20th anniversary of The Nature Conservancy's original 185,000-acre acquisition along the St. John River

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Saving the St. John

Twenty years ago, a landmark effort proved that a dedicated group of caring, resourceful and generous people can accomplish conservation at a scale never thought possible before.

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Fly fisherman making a cast in sunlight

See the Places We Protect in Your Community

TNC has protected over 1.7 million acres in Maine, which benefit wildlife, protect unique habitats, encourage nature-based recreation, and support sustainable industries.

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A crew takes a break from moving boulders to keep vehicles from driving on a new trail at the Basin Preserve.

Opportunity

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Interested in helping preserve nature in your community? We can use your help at The Nature Conservancy in Maine!

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Explore Our Strategic Plan for Maine

We're working hard to protect the lands and waters on which we all depend. Learn how your support makes a big difference for people and nature—in Maine and around the world.

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