With views of the White Mountains, Muscongus Bay, and the Camden Hills, the Clarry Hill Highlands is aniconic landscape where agriculture, wildlife,recreation, and Maine’s natural splendor all converge. The property is adjacent to Midcoast.
UNION — With views of the White Mountains, Muscongus Bay, and the Camden Hills, the Clarry Hill Highlands is an iconic landscape where agriculture, wildlife, recreation and Maine’s natural splendor
Wed, 04/07/2021 - 1:30pm
The late Janet Winslow intended for her land in Waldoboro to become a public Preserve – on March 31 that became a reality. (Photo courtesy Midcoast Conservancy)
The Janet Winslow Preserve stretches from Sidelinger Rd. to Medomak Pond in Waldoboro. It includes 94 acres of forest and wetland – including this red maple swamp – that provide wildlife habitat and clean air, slow climate change, and filter water. (Photo courtesy Midcoast Conservancy)
WALDOBORO On March 31, Edgar Moody, of Union, and John Winslow, of Sanford, donated 94 acres of woods and wetlands off of Sidelinger Road, in Waldoboro, to Midcoast Conservancy, in memory of the late Janet Winslow. Winslow was very connected to the earth, and this Preserve will honor that connection.
Ali Stevenson, Midcoast Conservancy Thu, 12/24/2020 - 8:30am
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