Sheepscot River - Midcoast Conservancy

10/22/2024

A reminder that this page will be closing down permanently at the end of the year. For current updates on all things Sheepscot River, go to Midcoast Conservancy's main page!

09/11/2024

Calling all Sheepscot River enthusiasts! Midcoast Conservancy is hosting their second annual State of the Sheepscot event on September 25th, 2024 from 5 - 7pm at the Whitefield Elementary School Gym.

You will learn about the State of the Sheepscot in regards to our work in the watershed, including land conservation, stewardship, and water quality, and how you can help the watershed. Whether you live, work, or recreate in the Sheepscot watershed - this event is for you!

We will be joined by a special guest, Paul Christman, a Marine Scientist with the Maine Department of Marine Resources Bureau of Sea-Run Fisheries who will present on endangered Atlantic salmon in the Sheepscot River.

This event is free and open to the public, but we ask that you please register using the following link: https://www.midcoastconservancy.org/events-list/state-of-the-sheepscot

08/23/2024

That’s a big oyster!! 🦪

Sonde calibration and oyster sample collection day as part of our research with Colby College and partners to look at whether oysters are spawning in the Sheepscot and if so, how the timing of spawning may correlate with environmental parameters such as water temperature and chlorophyll concentrations (phytoplankton aka oyster food!)

We also noticed some baby clams settled on some of the oysters!

08/21/2024

It is an inspiration to work with Midcoast Conservancy Board Chair Buck O'Herin and see his name among the finalists in this year's Natural Resources Council of Maine People's Choice Award nominees! You can vote for our outstanding Midcoast Conservancy conservation here - https://lnkd.in/e-4vAVMN 🌳 🛶

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07/30/2024

Sheepscot River fans! As of September 1, all new Sheepscot River social media content will be posted on the main pages of Midcoast Conservancy! You'll still be able to stay up to speed on all the sights, sounds and news of the river--and you might stumble upon some cool stuff happening in other areas that we care for!
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07/23/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Sheepscot River Knotweed Float! It was a great day for a float down the river and marvel in the beauty and biodiversity, while also getting a first hand look at the problematic knotweed. We are grateful for the community of river stewards and enthusiasts who are part of the Sheepscot Knotweed Project!

07/09/2024

Successfully knocking out knotweed!! Our Stewardship Manager, Isobel Curtis, shared a photo update of knotweed management efforts at our Trout Brook Preserve. The 8 foot tall knotweed patch has been replaced by native blue vervain providing a pollinator buffet. Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers and the Sheepscot Knotweed Project who have supported this work!

06/18/2024

Live on a lake or pond in our service area? Our Water Resources Technician is available for consultations to help you manage erosion and runoff on your property!

Reach out to [email protected] for more information!

05/16/2024

10/20/2023

Fall is in full swing at our Whitefield Salmon Preserve with beautiful views of the Sheepscot River!! The trails were cleared during yesterdays trail day. Go. Check it out!! 🍁

09/18/2023

As the Maine real estate market continues to be red hot, conservation easements are playing an increasingly important role in shaping the development of the Midcoast. As a realtor, your familiarity with conservation easements and their strategic advantages directly impacts your ability to close deals on conserved land. Between your realty business and our conservation network at Midcoast Conservancy, we’re all talking with the same folks about the same parcels of land, so let’s skill up and build a shared understanding from which to collaborate!

Midcoast Conservancy is developing a two-part workshop on conservation easements for real estate professionals, with the first part set to debut October 2nd, 2023 from 12 PM - 3 PM at Keller Williams Realty in Damariscotta, ME. We have been approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission as a continuing education course. This course will provide three hours towards the required annual professional development hours for realtor license holders in the State of Maine.

If you have questions or comments about this workshop, please reach out to [email protected].

Register on our website or here: https://www.midcoastconservancy.org/events-list/understanding-conservation-easements-a-workshop-for-real-estate-professionals