Anyone interested in learning more about the health of the Sheepscot River and what Midcoast Conservancy is doing to protect it is invited to join Sheepscot River Manager Melissa Cote and other Midcoast Conservancy staff for the first ever “State of the Sheepscot River” event from 5-7 PM on October 5th at the Kings Mills Union Hall in Whitefield.
Midcoast Conservancy staff will be presenting on current conditions, emerging threats, and how we’re protecting the watershed. There will be opportunities to learn how anyone can get involved through Midcoast Conservancy’s river volunteer programs, and how everyone can do their part to care for the watershed.
The gathering will begin with a happy hour; light refreshments will be provided. A 30-minute presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period, and conclude with additional mingling.
The event is free and open to the public; registration is requested by going to https://www.midcoastconservancy.org/events-list/state-of-the-sheepscot.
Midcoast Conservancy is a vibrant regional land trust that works to protect vital lands and waters on a scale that matters and to inspire wonder and action on behalf of all species and the Earth. The organization works throughout the Sheepscot River, Medomak River, and Damariscotta Lake watersheds. Midcoast Conservancy manages over 14,000 acres in 55 preserves and 100 miles of trails, including Hidden Valley, a preserve with cabin and outdoor recreation equipment rentals and a low-impact forestry program. Community members can get involved in the organization’s work as volunteers with water quality monitoring, habitat restoration, fish passage projects, forestry and oyster farming or outdoor recreation and education. For more information, go to www.midcoastconservancy.org or call (207) 389-5150.