Maine

Downeast Maine forest, mountains, lake in Maine

Downeast Maine has a one-of-a-kind beauty, with pristine forests, clean waters, and crisp air. In 2012, we did our part to preserve these features, with support from the Richard King Mellon Foundation. Providing funding to the Downeast Lakes Land Trust, we… Read More

Androscoggin Valley Conservation Initiative Androscoggin River

The Fund has been working for nearly a decade in the Androscoggin Valley, conserving river frontage, wildlife corridors and historic lands. Our work continues as we partner with willing land owners, land trusts and state agencies to save key lands in this region…. Read More

Machias Lakes Boat on Fourth Machias Lake in Maine

We partnered with the Maine Department of Conservation on the acquisition of nearly 8,000 acres surrounding the Machias Lakes of eastern Maine. The project protects almost 250 miles of prime lake, river and stream frontage—a truly amazing legacy. Some 86 percent of the… Read More

CONTACT

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Nancy Bell Vermont
(802) 492-3368
nancy_bell@vermontel.net

Vermont Director Nancy Bell works across northern New England, where she has helped protect hundreds of thousands of acres.  Nancy joined The Conservation Fund in 1995. An award-winning conservationist, she fosters community collaboration and getting kids into nature, among other goals.