News
Blazing A New Trail In The Community Forest
September 10, 2021
As the Downeast Lakes Community Forest has grown, so has the need for expanding public recreation opportunities for local residents and visitors to the region. DLLT’s all-volunteer Trails Committee and staff members are always working to create . . . read more »
DLLT Welcomes New Staff in Grand Lake Stream
August 27, 2021
Downeast Lakes Land Trust is thrilled to welcome two new staff members to our team! Each will serve a vital role in the organization, strengthening our capacity to ensure “Forests and Lakes – For People – Forever.” . . . read more »
DLLT Honors Former Board Member With Conservation Award
July 29, 2021
This past Saturday at Downeast Lakes Land Trust’s annual picnic and meeting, DLLT celebrated the conservation accomplishments of the 2021 Downeast Lakes Conservation Award winner, Lee Whitely. Those who know the inner workings of the Downeast Lakes . . . read more »
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 »
