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Wabassus Lake Project DLLT is working to add 6,644 acres on the Machias and St. Croix River watershed boundary to the Farm Cove Community Forest. This is a spectacular forest property - surrounded by conservation lands - with almost 9 miles of lakeshore, 6 miles of streams, scenic hillslope forests, wildlife habitats, wetlands, public access roads, and the ITS 84 snowmobile trail. Forests and Lakes — For People — Forever Wabassus Lake, with its undeveloped shorelines, scenic views, and trophy smallmouth bass protected by catch-and-release fishing regulations, is a critical resource for the region. Dale Tobey, President of the Grand Lake Stream Guides Association, estimates that 90% of local guides bring clients to Wabassus Lake at least once a week throughout the summer. The scenic views of Wabassus Mountain and Third Lake Ridge from Wabassus Lake, the Machias Lakes, and other water bodies are important to the experience of visitors and the business of guides and sporting lodges. Landscape–scale Conservation Adding the Wabassus Lake Tract to our community forest – and working with The Nature Conservancy and the Maine Department of Conservation to secure a conservation easement surrounding Washington Bald Mountain – will result in an expanse of 452,196 acres of conservation land in Maine linked to 840,418 acres of Crown Land in New Brunswick. Wildlife Habitats The American Bird Conservancy has designated the Downeast Lakes region as a Globally Important Bird Area. The area supports at least 180 species of birds, including 23 warbler species, species associated with boreal forest, and neotropical migrants. Wetland complexes ranging from beaver flowages to peat bogs, heaths, and vernal pools, along with diverse woodlands, provide important habitat for wildlife. HOW YOU CAN HELP The Wabassus Lake Project Committee is working to raise $3.2 million to acquire the Wabassus Lake Tract and permanently protect its natural resources and public values. You can help by making a generous contribution to the Downeast Lakes Land Trust’s Wabassus Lake Project, or helping us reach other people who would be interested.
To learn more, please contact us at (207) 796-2100 or email Mark Berry: mberrydllt@earthlink.net Bill Bayreuther: wbayreutherdllt@earthlink.net
Tax-deductible contributions may be mailed to: Downeast Lakes Land Trust, Wabassus Lake Project, P.O. Box 75, Grand Lake Stream, ME 04637
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WABASSUS LAKE PROJECT COMMITTEE
Honorary Co-Chairs Governor John E. Baldacci Senator Olympia J. Snowe Senator Susan M. Collins Former Senator George J. Mitchell Congressman Michael H. Michaud
Chair James P. (“Jay”) Petri Vice President, Cambridge Savings Bank Treasurer, Downeast Lakes Land Trust
Members Louie Cataldo Building Contractor & Registered Maine Guide Vice President, Downeast Lakes Land Trust Joyce Coleman Former Maine Trustee, The Nature Conservancy Dagmar Friedman Psychotherapist Bill Mackowski Traditional Woodcrafter & Registered Maine Guide Mark Berry Executive Director, Downeast Lakes Land Trust William A. Bayreuther Development Director, Downeast Lakes Land Trust
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