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Conservation of tiny Tenny River is crucial to greater Portland water quality


A small but significant parcel of land along the eastern shore of the Tenny River in Raymond has been conserved by the Loon Echo Land Trust, with help from Portland-area businesses, a big step in preserving clean water for southern Maine residents.
The 25 acres of forest in the conservation easement runs along the bank of the mile-long river that connects Crescent Lake and Panther Pond. That easement, along with 28 acres conserved six years ago, is crucial to the water quality of Sebago Lake, the primary water supply for the Portland Water District.
The district provides water to about 16% of Maine s population, and the watershed  the area where snowmelt, rain and other bodies of water that contribute to the water supply  covers more than 50 miles and 24 towns. ....

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Belfast coalition among recipients of Conservation for All grants


Tue, 01/19/2021 - 1:15pm
Snowy trails at Marsh River Preserve in Edgecomb provided Hearty Roots Outing Club participants with perfect conditions for identifying animal tracks. (Photo by Jess Donohoe/Hearty Roots)
Hills to Sea Trail Coalition, of Unity, is one of 18 Maine nonprofit organizations sharing in $206,000 worth of grants through the Conservation for All program within Maine Community Foundation.
Hills will use its $10,000 share for general operations to maintain programs, volunteers, part-time staff person and improvements to the Hills to Sea Trail.
Launched last year, the Conservation for All grant program provides general support grants to organizations and projects that build strong connections between people in Maine and our land and water. ....

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