Working With Regional Partners To Improve Stream Health
July 13, 2021
If you drive the gravel roads zig-zagging the Downeast Lakes Community Forest, you’ll notice many small streams winding their way through the stands of pine and hemlock. While some of these brooks may not hold the allure . . . read more »
Former DLLT Intern Makes His Mark In Forestry
June 23, 2021
Each year, Downeast Lakes Land Trust has internship opportunities for local high school and college-aged students who are interested in careers in conservation, wildlife biology, public recreation, or other outdoor pursuits. We will be highlighting past DLLT . . . read more »
Calling All Volunteers!
June 14, 2021
Managing the 55,678-acre Downeast Lakes Community Forest is no small task. Miles of hiking trails, water-access campsites, boat launches, and much more keep DLLT staff busy throughout the year. A core group of local volunteers are essential . . . read more »
Spearheading the Fight Against Milfoil
May 18, 2021
With the discovery of variable-leaf water-milfoil in Big Lake during the fall of 2019, it became clear that organizations in the Downeast Lakes region needed to spring into action. The quick-spreading nature of this invasive species has . . . read more »
DLLT and Passamaquoddy Tribe Reach Road Access Agreement
March 30, 2021
Joint Resolution to Provide Traditional Access and Protect Roads and Trails During Spring Mud Season The Passamaquoddy Tribe and Downeast Lakes Land Trust (DLLT) are pleased to announce that a dispute over access to unpaved forest roads . . . read more »
Statement From DLLT Regarding Temporary Road Closures
March 19, 2021
Regarding Temporary Access Restrictions (Mud Season) in the Downeast Lakes Community Forest We have learned that the Passamaquoddy Tribal Government and members of the Passamaquoddy Tribe have expressed concerns related to DLLT’s Mud Season Access Policy, specifically . . . read more »
A Meso What Now?
March 5, 2021
Mesocarnivores are small to medium sized carnivore species who fill a vital niche in natural ecosystems. Often, they have a generalized diet that consists of about 50-70% meat with the rest of the diet being composed of . . . read more »
The DLLT Photo Contest Is Here!
January 20, 2021
The Downeast Lakes region is filled with unique beauty – varied landscapes, abundant wildlife, local traditions, and colorful characters. There are so many different subjects to be captured and immortalized on film, it is often hard to . . . read more »
A Hike For Every Season, Part II
December 15, 2020
So, you’re probably thinking to yourself, “Where is part I?” Read more here: A Hike For Every Season. by Colin Brown As an avid hiker, there are numerous hikes, walks, and strolls in the Downeast Lakes Community . . . read more »
Future Changes In Road Access
November 10, 2020
This coming spring, there will be some changes to gravel road access. Beginning after the snow melts, all roads in the Downeast Lakes Community Forest will be closed to all vehicle traffic for the Spring Mud Season. . . . read more »
