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Downeast Lakes Conservation Awards 2022
, August 10, 2022
Generous Donations Pour in for the 2022 Annual Auction
, July 27, 2022
DLLT Receives Donations for the 2023 Auction
, July 18, 2023
A New Headquarters on the Horizon
, June 9, 2023
Student on a Mycology Mission
, April 14, 2023
DLLT Seeks New Executive Director
, March 23, 2023
Put A (Tree) Ring On It!
, January 11, 2023
Washington County Scavenger Hunt
, December 29, 2022
Warming Our Community With Fuel From The Forest
, December 15, 2022
Grouse and Woodcock Management Area
, October 27, 2022
Featured Volunteer: Al LaPlante
, June 30, 2022
Former DLLT Intern Joins Forest Society of Maine
, May 12, 2022
Lakeville Management Plan Public Comments
, April 8, 2022
The One Constant of Mud Season
, March 21, 2022
Rolling Out The DLLT Volunteer Program
, January 19, 2022
Building a Legacy With Less of an Impact
, December 9, 2021
Introducing The Lakeville Forest Expansion!
, November 19, 2021
Collaborating To Assist Wildlife Tracking Research
, November 1, 2021
Blazing A New Trail In The Community Forest
, September 10, 2021
DLLT Welcomes New Staff in Grand Lake Stream
, August 27, 2021
DLLT Honors Former Board Member With Conservation Award
, July 29, 2021
Working With Regional Partners To Improve Stream Health
, July 13, 2021
Former DLLT Intern Makes His Mark In Forestry
, June 23, 2021
Calling All Volunteers!
, June 14, 2021
Spearheading the Fight Against Milfoil
, May 18, 2021
DLLT and Passamaquoddy Tribe Reach Road Access Agreement
, March 30, 2021
Statement From DLLT Regarding Temporary Road Closures
, March 19, 2021
A Meso What Now?
, March 5, 2021
The DLLT Photo Contest Is Here!
, January 20, 2021
A Hike For Every Season, Part II
, December 15, 2020
Future Changes In Road Access
, November 10, 2020
2020 Downeast Lakes Conservation Award Winners
, November 4, 2020
Local Kids Help Install Bat and Bluebird Houses
, July 2, 2020
Invasive Variable Water Milfoil Presentation in Collaboration with Maine Department of Environmental Protection and Lake Stewards of Maine
, June 17, 2020
Turtles Benefit From Downeast Conservation Efforts
, June 1, 2020
Momentum to acquire and create the Lakeville Expansion of the Downeast Lakes Community Forest increases as project is ranked first in the nation by the U.S. Forest Service
, May 26, 2020
The Importance of Vernal Pools in the Downeast Lakes Community Forest
, May 12, 2020
National Invasive Species Awareness Week
, February 27, 2020
Invasive Milfoil in Big Lake
, January 9, 2020
The Treasured Biodiversity of Downeast Maine
, January 6, 2020
Twenty Students from Lee Academy Help Construct New ADA Trail
, November 6, 2019
Apples of Grand Lake Stream
, October 23, 2019
Meet the Staff of DLLT
, October 10, 2019
2019 Downeast Lakes Conservation Award Presented to Trust Co-Founder
, September 25, 2019
Deputy Director Leaves DLLT
, June 27, 2019
A Hike For Every Season
, May 21, 2019
The Secret Lives Of Deer
, May 1, 2019
Got Browntail Moths?
, April 10, 2019
DLLT High School Internship Opportunity!
, March 11, 2019
We’re Hiring – Conservation Technician & Field Crew Leader
, March 1, 2019
We’re Hiring – Education and Events Coordinator
, February 26, 2019
DLLT Welcomes New Managing Forester
, February 4, 2019
Your Voice in Downeast Lakes Conservation
, January 24, 2019
Forest Management for Future Leaders
, January 2, 2019
We’re Hiring – Managing Forester Position
, October 22, 2018
Exploring New Deer Habitat Improvement Techniques
, October 19, 2018
American Chestnuts Making a Comeback
, September 12, 2018
Leadership Changes
, September 4, 2018
The Boats Are Afloat
, August 8, 2018
DLLT Honors Former Campaign Chair
, August 1, 2018
DLLT Opens New Primitive Tent Sites
, July 23, 2018
Volunteers Making a Difference
, July 19, 2018
DLLT Dedicates the Trail to Tomorrow
, June 19, 2018
Working Together Every Spring
, May 30, 2018
The Early Spring Risers
, May 1, 2018
With Spring Comes The “Big Night”
, April 13, 2018
DLLT Unveils A New Look
, March 27, 2018
Washington County High School Internship Opportunity
, March 8, 2018
A Day of Winter Sports Fun
, February 20, 2018
Show Your DLLT Pride Around The World!
, January 31, 2018
Four-Season Fun in the Downeast Lakes
, December 5, 2017
“Community Conservation” Film Screenings Held Across Maine
, November 29, 2017
Volunteer Work Day In The Community Forest
, September 26, 2017
Fall Birding in the Downeast Lakes Community Forest
, September 15, 2017
DLLT Welcomes New Board Member
, August 29, 2017
DLLT To Host Benefit Concert For GLS Historical Society
, August 16, 2017
Downeast Lakes Land Trust Honors Former Board Member
, July 31, 2017
Maine Conservation Corps Arrives In Grand Lake Stream
, July 26, 2017
Friends of the Community Forest Work Day
, July 17, 2017
An Important Time For Wildlife
, July 5, 2017
Community Forests Workshop A Success
, June 27, 2017
A Full Slate of Summer Programs!
, June 15, 2017
Forests for People Workshop in Grand Lake Stream
, June 7, 2017
Introducing the “Friends of the Community Forest”
, May 22, 2017
Maine Land Trust Film Premiering on Maine Public Television
, May 10, 2017
New DLLT Donation Thank You Gifts!
, April 20, 2017
DLLT Featured In Land Trust Alliance’s “Saving Land”
, March 17, 2017
2017 Summer Internship Opportunity
, March 13, 2017
Winter Survival in the Downeast Lakes Community Forest
, February 22, 2017
A Weekend Built For Birdwatching
, February 14, 2017
The Winter Wonders Of Grand Lake Stream
, January 10, 2017
DEER Program Explores The Community Forest
, December 20, 2016
Supporting Citizen Science – The Christmas Bird Count
, December 13, 2016
Support DLLT This Thanksgiving Weekend (And Beyond!)
, November 22, 2016
Tipping in the Downeast Lakes Community Forest
, November 18, 2016
White-tailed Deer Management in the Downeast Lakes Community Forest
, November 4, 2016
The Finite Carbon-Lyme Grand Lake Stream Improved Forest Management Project
, October 12, 2016
New Trail Opens In The Downeast Lakes Community Forest
, October 5, 2016
DLLT Honors Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
, September 20, 2016
Upcoming Road Closure on Fourth Lake Road
, September 2, 2016
Notice of Temporary Road Closure
, August 22, 2016
Medicinal Plants In Grand Lake Stream
, August 15, 2016
DLLT Community Forests Renamed
, August 2, 2016
Trail Crew Hard At Work In Grand Lake Stream
, July 27, 2016
Weekend of Outdoor Racing
, July 26, 2016
New Member Joins DLLT Board
, July 14, 2016
Weekly Children’s Programs Kickstart Summer
, July 7, 2016
DLLT Acquires the West Grand Lake Community Forest!
, July 1, 2016
DLLT To Offer Private Education Programs
, June 20, 2016
2016 Interns Join DLLT
, June 15, 2016
Local School Nature Clubs Make Their Mark
, June 9, 2016
DLLT Welcomes New Board Member
, June 1, 2016
Downeast Lakes Land Trust Hires New Community Forest Manager
, May 26, 2016
Birding In Grand Lake Stream
, May 23, 2016
Grand Lake Stream ATV Club Blazes The Trail
, May 10, 2016
The Value of Stewardship
, April 18, 2016
The Importance of Environmental Education
, April 8, 2016
Brush Piles For Wildlife Habitat
, March 30, 2016
Position Opening: Community Forest Manager
, March 22, 2016
A “Big Night” For Amphibians
, March 14, 2016
We’re Hiring! Downeast Lakes Land Trust Internships
, March 8, 2016
Lumberjack Songs Reflect Local Heritage
, March 7, 2016
Support DLLT on Amazon Smile!
, February 29, 2016
Community Forest Manager Resigns from DLLT
, February 26, 2016
DLLT Profiled On “Wild Maine” Radio Show
, February 24, 2016
The Great Maine Outdoor Weekend School Partnership
, February 16, 2016
Celebrating the Great Backyard Bird Count!
, February 8, 2016
Hands-On Learning At East Range II School
, January 28, 2016
Managing For Mature Forests
, January 19, 2016
When The Ice Thickens…
, January 7, 2016
Wonderful Winter Programs With DLLT
, December 17, 2015
Citizen Science Opportunity – Help the Maine Forest Service
, December 2, 2015
Introducing The DLLT Photo Contest!
, November 20, 2015
‘Tis The Season To Be Wreathing
, November 18, 2015
Shead High School Students Study Forestry
, November 6, 2015
An Appalachian Trail Tale
, October 30, 2015
Waite General Store Continues Support of DLLT and Yacolucci Woods
, October 21, 2015
An Afternoon Of Amazing Apple Cider
, October 13, 2015
Another Stream Crossing Restoration Completed
, October 2, 2015
Autumn Is Here – Time To Get Outdoors!
, September 30, 2015
Temporary Road Closure Delay Update
, September 16, 2015
Children’s Programs Finish A Memorable Summer
, September 9, 2015
Temporary Road Closure Plans Delayed
, September 8, 2015
Conservation Interns Reflect On A Wonderful Summer
, August 26, 2015
Downeast Lakes Geocache Challenge Opens
, August 20, 2015
A Weekend Full Of Adventure
, August 18, 2015
Perseid Meteor Shower Star Party Date Change!
, August 11, 2015
Moonlight Paddling On Big Musquash
, August 5, 2015
Downeast Lakes Land Trust Honors Former Executive Director
, August 3, 2015
Weekend of Racing
, July 24, 2015
Notice of Temporary Road Closure
, July 17, 2015
Summer Fun Begins!
, July 13, 2015
Fish, Floats, and the Fourth of July!
, July 6, 2015
DLLT Promotes Community Involvement for Water Quality Monitoring
, June 29, 2015
New Faces Around Town
, June 23, 2015
Tick Talk Teaches Tricks for Tackling Tick Troubles
, June 22, 2015
Walking with Woodcock
, June 22, 2015
Community and Forest Clean Up + Volunteers = Fun and Success
, June 18, 2015
Deer Ticks – Protecting Yourself and Your Pets
, May 22, 2015
2015 Downeast Birding Festival Schedule Grand Lake Stream
, May 12, 2015
Community and Forest Road Side Clean up
, May 12, 2015
POW Camps in Maine Presentation
, May 5, 2015
New Education and Outreach Manager Named at Downeast Lakes Land Trust
, April 28, 2015
Princeton POW Camp Presentation
, April 21, 2015
Anything But “Run of the Mill” at Pleasant River Lumber
, April 16, 2015
Neither Rain, nor Sleet, nor Snow Stops Princeton Elementary School Nature Club
, April 8, 2015
2015 Internship Opportunity Available
, March 20, 2015
AMC Books Announces the Publication of AMC’s Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast: Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails From the Maine Beaches to Down East
, February 26, 2015
Visionaries Profile of DLLT Will Air Again!
, February 20, 2015
Position Opening: Education & Outreach Manager
, February 13, 2015
Women and Our Woods Group Forms in Downeast Lakes Region
, February 4, 2015
Departure of Education and Communications Manager
, February 2, 2015
“Above the Gravel Bar” in the Downeast Lakes
, January 22, 2015
Cross-Country Skiing in the Downeast Lakes Land Trust
, January 12, 2015
Indian Township Students Explore Nature in After-School Program
, December 11, 2014
Community Warms Up For the Holidays Making Wreaths
, December 3, 2014
Tipping with the Downeast Lakes Land Trust
, December 1, 2014
Downeast Lakes Land Trust Hosts Chainsaw Safety Workshop
, November 13, 2014
Lee Students Assess Water Quality of Mattakeunk Stream
, November 6, 2014
Community Group Advises on Yacolucci Woods
, October 30, 2014
Downeast Lakes Land Trust Honored with Prestigious State Award
, October 27, 2014
Deer Biologist Speaks in Grand Lake Stream
, October 17, 2014
Yale Forestry Students Visit Downeast Lakes Land Trust
, October 6, 2014
Breaking Down Habitat Barriers on the Downeast Lakes Region’s Brooks
, October 3, 2014
Great Maine Outdoor Weekend Hike on Musquash Esker
, October 1, 2014
Second Annual Forest Feast at Leen’s Lodge
, September 30, 2014
A Trail to Tomorrow
, September 24, 2014
Award Winning Author of “The Poacher’s Son” Returns to Grand Lake Stream to Discuss His Newest Book
, September 11, 2014
Explorers and Adventurers Complete Another Summer in Grand Lake Stream
, September 4, 2014
Serious Skills Programs for Older Students Wraps Up
, September 4, 2014
Tom Seymour Leads Foragers into the Farm Cove Community Forest
, September 4, 2014
Earth, Wind and Fire: Hand building and Contemporary Pit Firing Pottery Class Wraps up
, August 11, 2014
Downeast Lakes Land Trust Honors Local Conservationist
, August 8, 2014
Trees for Trout
, August 7, 2014
Volunteers Improve Fish Habitat
, August 7, 2014
John Ford Charms Grand Lake Stream
, August 5, 2014
10th Annual West Grand Lake Race Offers Competition and Community Spirit
, August 5, 2014
New Executive & Forester Named at Downeast Lakes Land Trust
, August 1, 2014
Darrows Canoe to be Auctioned
, July 24, 2014
Moonlight Paddle Full of Magical Moments
, July 16, 2014
Children Explore the Downeast Lakes Land Trust
, July 16, 2014
Lake Monitoring Launches in Grand Lake Stream
, July 15, 2014
Older Students’ Program Off to a Dynamic Start
, July 15, 2014
What Geology Has To Say About Global Warming by William Menke
, July 14, 2014
Forestry Methods at Musquash Farm
, July 11, 2014
Race for Grand Lake Stream Winners
, July 4, 2014
Wayne Curtis Leads Pedestrian Conversation
, July 2, 2014
Faults and Volcanoes in the Pine Tree State
, June 30, 2014
Shaw & Tenney Paddling Forward, and Giving Back to the Downeast Lakes Land Trust
, June 26, 2014
Downeast Lakes Land Trust Presents Awards to Local Students
, June 26, 2014
Foresters for the Birds Lands in Maine
, June 12, 2014
Grand Lake Stream Says Farewell to Downeast Lakes Land Trust Executive Director
, June 6, 2014
Downeast Lakes Land Trust Leads Birding Festival Attendees in the Downeast Lakes Region
, June 2, 2014
Position Announcement: Executive Director, Downeast Lakes Land Trust
, May 21, 2014
100-acre “Yacolucci Woods” in Talmadge Donated to DLLT
, May 20, 2014
Volunteers Leap into Frog Monitoring
, May 15, 2014
Announcement from Mark Berry and Sydney Lea
, April 30, 2014
Bamboo Workshop Wraps Up
, April 28, 2014
Downeast Lakes Land Trust Honored with Land Owner Relations Award
, April 18, 2014
Changing Views on Wildlife: the Down East Game War Explored
, April 17, 2014
Downeast Lakes Land Trust Leads a Sweet Trip to the Kossuth Sugar Bush
, April 4, 2014
Burnham Tavern Docents Bring History to Life for the Downeast Lakes Land Trust
, March 18, 2014
Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist Discusses Largemouth Bass in the St. Croix River
, March 13, 2014
Passamaquoddy Place Names and Stories in the Downeast Lakes
, February 24, 2014
2014 Internship Opportunity Available
, February 13, 2014
Video: Grand Lake Stream Community Benefits from Forest Project
, February 6, 2014
Ice Harvest Tradition on West Grand Lake Going Strong
, February 3, 2014
Hardy Souls Identify Trees in Winter
, January 27, 2014
Nature Clubs Underway at Area Schools
, January 22, 2014
Wreath Makers Share a Festive Evening in Grand Lake Stream
, December 5, 2013
Downeast Lakes Land Trust Leads Community Tipping Expedition
, December 2, 2013
Salmon Tour Makes a Splash
, November 18, 2013
Receiving Nation’s First California Compliance Forest Carbon Offsets
, November 13, 2013
Andrew Barton Explores the Changing Nature of the Maine Woods
, November 12, 2013
East Range II School Students Explore the Forest
, November 8, 2013
Kyle Burdick Leads Tour of Timber Harvests
, November 8, 2013
Game Dinner at Leen’s Lodge a Hit
, October 29, 2013
Woodland High School Students Learn Navigation and Science Skills
, October 18, 2013
Conservationists Travel Cross-country to Visit Community Forest
, October 4, 2013
New Method Could Help to Restore Maine Streams
, September 18, 2013
Local Forest Managers Attend Wooden Skidder Bridge Mat Construction Workshop
, September 15, 2013
Nature Journaling Class Unleashes Hidden Talents
, September 10, 2013
Mushroom Munchers Converge on Grand Lake Stream
, August 27, 2013
Children’s Explorations & Adventures Wrap Up for the Summer
, August 20, 2013
Intern Mary Carmack Reflects on Her Summer
, August 7, 2013
West Grand Lake Race Results
, August 5, 2013
Grand Lake Stream Children Learn Passamaquoddy Songs and Legends
, July 24, 2013
Attention: Temporary Road Closure West of Grand Lake Stream
, July 22, 2013
Genealogy in Grand Lake Stream
, July 19, 2013
Introduction to Guiding in Grand Lake Stream a Hit
, July 15, 2013
Community Weighs in on West Grand Lake Forest Project
, July 11, 2013
Give Snappers a Break
, July 11, 2013
Fourth of July Activities Heat Up in Grand Lake Stream
, July 5, 2013
Volunteer and Learn to Protect Our Lakes
, June 24, 2013
Mudding Matters (Please Don’t Be a Mudder)
, June 24, 2013
Togue Tournament Results
, June 2, 2013
Campers: Transporting firewood can move forest pests
, May 29, 2013
Tanya Rucosky Joins DLLT as Education & Communications Manager
, May 24, 2013
West Grand Ice Out: April 20, 2013
, April 22, 2013
Public Hearing Details Announced for Wind Power Proposal
, April 10, 2013
2013 Downeast Lakes Internship Opportunity
, March 14, 2013
Prominent Coverage in Northern Woodlands
, March 11, 2013
Two Journals Available to Help You Plan a Downeast Lakes Water Trail trip
, March 11, 2013
Visionaries Profile of DLLT on PBS Stations: Check for Show Times!
, February 4, 2013
We’re Hiring: Education & Communication Manager
, January 22, 2013
Cianbro commits that East-West Highway will NOT cross the Sunrise Easement
, January 11, 2013
21,870-Acre Community Forest Effort Reaches Milestone
, December 18, 2012
Giving the Joy of Grand Lake Stream
, December 7, 2012
Annual Wreath-making Popular Community Event
, December 7, 2012
Campaign Update: 6 Weeks and $1.2 million to Easement Deadline!
, October 31, 2012
Visionaries to Feature Downeast Lakes Land Trust in documentary film for Public Television
, September 29, 2012
Downeast Lakes Land Trust Enters Carbon Market
, September 12, 2012
Aquatic Habitat Restoration on the Community Forest
, August 30, 2012
Reflections on a Memorable Four Weeks in Grand Lake Stream
, August 23, 2012
Acadian Interns reflect on 2 weeks in Grand Lake Stream
, August 10, 2012
West Grand Lake Race Results
, August 6, 2012
Syd Lea named a Field & Stream Conservation Hero
, July 12, 2012
West Grand Campaign Faces Deadline
, July 6, 2012
Race for Grand Lake Stream Results
, July 4, 2012
Summer Timber Harvests Planned
, June 7, 2012
Jay Espy cites DLLT as an Innovative Conservation Success to Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
, April 9, 2012
10 Days until Opening Day on Grand Lake Stream. Predictions for Ice Out?
, March 21, 2012
Hill Gould Buck and Maine’s Guiding Tradition featured by Bass Pro Shops
, January 18, 2012
New Owner of The Pine Tree Store: Open House Jan. 4th
, December 21, 2011
George Mitchell Joins Honorary Co-chairs
, November 21, 2011
Salmon Watching, Grand Lake Stream
, November 18, 2011
Gift Idea: Special Edition Grand Lake Stream Print
, November 17, 2011
Meet Joe Davis, Foreman
, November 15, 2011
Sharing and Learning: Amherst Community Forest leaders visit Grand Lake Stream
, November 4, 2011
Maine Congressional Delegation Receives Conservation Award
, November 2, 2011
New Officers and Directors
, November 1, 2011
America’s Great Outdoors focuses on the Northern Forest
, October 19, 2011
Conservation Alliance supports West Grand Lake Community Forest
, October 5, 2011
Listen to “The Wabassus Cannonball” at Maine Folklife Center
, September 26, 2011
Hill Gould Buck from Grand Lake Stream, and DLLT, on Outdoor Channel
, August 26, 2011
Rebekah Raye wraps up Explorations & Adventures summer – History & Heritage events continue
, August 17, 2011
Paddlers Enjoy West Grand Lake Race
, August 8, 2011
National financial media spotlight on…. Grand Lake Stream, Maine?
, August 5, 2011
Two weeks at DLLT – Interns share their Experience
, July 29, 2011
Map now Available for Hiking Wabassus Mountain
, July 27, 2011
“Acadian” Interns at Downeast Lakes
, July 22, 2011
Land for Maine’s Future supports West Grand Lake
, July 14, 2011
New Records set in 3 mile Race for Grand Lake Stream
, July 4, 2011
Monitoring Loons Downeast
, June 21, 2011
Downeast Lakes Traditions Newsletter, Summer 2011, Available
, June 8, 2011
Proposed Wind Power Project near Downeast Lakes
, June 3, 2011
Loon Monitoring Internship Available
, May 9, 2011
Summer timber harvest planned for area near Dobsis Dam Rd.
, May 3, 2011
DLLT Receives Espy Land Heritage Award
, May 2, 2011
Summer Fun – Grand Lake Stream Events
, April 26, 2011
The Naming of Dawn Marie Beach
, April 11, 2011
Video: DLLT on Environment & Economy
, January 28, 2011
Featured in “Fresh from the Woods”
, January 21, 2011
90 seconds on “People and the Environment”
, January 20, 2011
Grand Lake Stream Winter Season Underway
, January 12, 2011
Thank you to 2010 DLLT Corporate Partners
, December 30, 2010
High Water starts Downeast Winter
, December 20, 2010
“Tipping” for Wreaths
, November 21, 2010
Maine Votes to Invest in Conservation
, November 9, 2010
Don’t Miss Our News
, October 25, 2010
Landscape Scale Cooperation by Downeast Forest Managers
, October 14, 2010
Voting for Maine’s Future
, October 4, 2010
New Look for Downeast Lakes
, September 27, 2010
Thanking Extraordinary Supporters
, September 15, 2010
Improving Access for People and Fish on the Wabassus Lake Tract
, September 10, 2010