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Resilient and Connected Caribou Mountain as seen from a clearing in Maine's Boundary Mountains. © ©Jerry and Marcy Monkman/EcoPhotography

Make a Difference in Maine

With your help, we have conserved over 2.4 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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Daybrake Morning sun in a clearing near Smart Mountain in Boundary Mountains Preserve. © Jerry and Marcy Monkman/EcoPhotography

Our Conservation Priorities

With a mission to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends, The Nature Conservancy in Maine is taking action to protect land and water, work toward a healthy and sustainable ocean, address and mitigate the effects of climate change, and connect people and nature, in Maine and around the world. Read more about how your support is making a difference in each of these critical areas.

Latest News

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The Healing Power of Trees

An innovative partnership connects vulnerable youth with the natural world.

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A Unique Fellowship Exemplifies Maine’s Global Impact

A Mongolian forestry specialist learns about carbon programs from experts at The Nature Conservancy.

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What Birds Can Tell Us About Conservation

A TNC volunteer and a Kenyan student are applying a novel approach to measuring river health.

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Strengthening Conservation through Growth and Sharing

A TNC staff enrichment program expands Maine’s conservation skill and know-how to a global scale.

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Press Release

Critical 13,640-Acre Section of Western Maine Protected

Trust for Public Land, The Nature Conservancy and the State of Maine partnered to ensure outdoor access and climate resilience in Maine’s Western Mountains.

Why This is Important
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Fall Colors Looking up into the fall leaves at the Basin Preserve. © Phoebe Parker

How We Are Approaching Equity in Our Work

At TNC Maine, we understand that equity is not separate from our conservation work, but critical to achieving our mission.

Our Approach to Equity
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Magical Place Enjoying the boardwalk to explore an unusual landscape at Saco Heath Preserve. © Ian Patterson

See the Places We Protect in Your Community

TNC has helped protect more than 2.4 million acres in Maine, which benefit wildlife, protect unique habitats, encourage nature-based recreation and support sustainable industries.

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About Our Work

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Our Approach to Equity

At TNC Maine, we understand that equity is not separate from our conservation work but is critical to achieving our mission.

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