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Loon Echo Land Trust, a 501c3 non-profit organization, serves the towns of Bridgton, Casco, Denmark, Naples, Harrison, Sebago and Raymond, Maine. Loon Echo conserves 3,750 acres of land and 22 miles of multi-use trails for the benefit of the public. These lands protect the region’s water resources, wildlife habitat, working farms and forests, scenic views, recreational opportunities and rural character.
Mission Statement
Loon Echo Land Trust protects land in the northern Sebago Lake region of Maine to conserve its natural resources and character for future generations.
History
Loon Echo Land Trust was formed in 1987 by community members who saw the need to preserve the natural areas of the region. Since then, Loon Echo has worked with area residents, businesses and organizations to protect land through conservation easements, land purchases and land donations. Our first preserves, the Mayberry Hill Preserve and Bald Pate Mountain Preserve, are beautiful areas for the public to enjoy with walking and cross country ski trails. We have become partners with the Lakes Environmental Association to purchase land around Holt Pond and the Muddy River, headwaters to Sebago Lake. Our largest land preserve, the Pleasant Mountain Preserve, is a hiking destination for thousands of people each year. Currently Loon Echo is busy with the Hacker’s Hill Campaign, Pondicherry Park Project and Phase II of the Pleasant Mountain Project. Visit the Land Protection page to learn more about these great places and options for conserving land.
Executive Director
Carrie Walia
Stewardship & Volunteer Coordinator
Jon Evans
Membership & Communications Coordinator
Beth Phelps
Board of Directors
David Hursty, President
Brian Dillon, Vice President
Robert Gowdy, Treasurer
Mark Van Winkle, Secretary
Connie Cross
Eric Dibner
Karen Eller
Allen Erler
Jerry Holt
Mike McSally
Norm Nicholson
Carol Sudduth
Learn more about Loon Echo Land Trust by reading the latest newsletters*:
Summer 2011
Winter 2010-2011
Summer 2010
Winter 2009-2010
Summer 2009
Winter 2008-2009*
Summer 2008
We welcome all those who share in our passion for protecting land to contact us for more information.
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