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Sue Walker and Bob Lightfoot recently protected the wildlife habitat on their land along the Sheepscot River in Whitefield with a donated Conservation Easement. Courtesy of Midcoast Conservancy
The recent Conservation Easement includes nearly 500 feet of frontage on the Sheepscot River, protecting water quality and wildlife habitat on this scenic river. Courtesy of Midcoast Conservancy
Brook Floater, a freshwater mussel whose habitat is protected by the recent Conservation Easement donation. Freshwater mussels are the most endangered group of animals in North America. Photo by Ethan Nedeau.
On Dec. 10, Midcoast Conservancy accepted a donated Conservation Easement on 16 acres owned by Sue Walker and Bob Lightfoot in Whitefield. They named the property the Brook Floater property, in honor of the habitat for the rare Brook Floater (Alasmidonta varicosa) it protects on the Sheepscot River. Freshwater mussels are