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Celebrating 25 Years!

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2026 Downeast Lakes Conservation Award

August 4, 2026

In the midst of Downeast Lakes Land Trust’s 25th Anniversary Celebration on a gorgeous August weekend, emeritus Board Member and one of the original founders, Steve Schaefer, was presented with the 2026 Downeast Lakes Conservation Award. A . . . read more »

New Faces at DLLT

May 29, 2026

Downeast Lakes Land Trust is excited to be significantly expanding staff capacity in 2026, and is pleased to introduce new hires to help carry out the Trust’s mission.  Be sure to say hello this summer in Grand . . . read more »

DLLT Annual Report 2025

April 23, 2026

DLLT announces Changes in Board Leadership

February 4, 2026

Downeast Lakes Land Trust is pleased to share exciting changes in board leadership that reflects both continuity and strength. After exemplary service as President during a complex period of transition, Lindsay Wheaton has chosen to step down from the role and . . . read more »

Downeast Lakes Land Trust Welcomes New Director Bill Inglee

January 15, 2026

Mr. Inglee is a graduate of the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and spent his entire career working in Washington DC on Capitol Hill, in the Department of Defense and in several corporate VP jobs for . . . read more »

DLLT will celebrate its 25th Anniversary in 2026. Save the dates of Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2.

October 21, 2025

More details to come soon!

Pineo Peaks Campsite trail partially closed for maintenance.

October 21, 2025

Trail segment to the West Grand lake bench and outlook is clear and open. Trail segment to the campsite is not passable at this time. The peak trail is open.

DLLT hosted coffee and treat hour. Thanks to all who came.

October 1, 2025

DLLT hosted coffee and muffin hour on Wednesday, October 8. 25 visitors came for a visit and shared a story or two. 10:00-11:00 am at the office. Thanks to everyone who came.

Downeast Lakes Land Trust to host harvest tour on Wednesday, September 10.

September 3, 2025

Join Ernest Carle and other DLLT staff to tour recent and current harvest areas. Learn more about the Cut to Length equipment being utilized as well as the benefits to forest health made with timber stand improvements. . . . read more »

Pineo Peaks Trail

August 18, 2025

Due to last week’s quick storm, the trail has many blowdowns please use caution on the trail.

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