DCN benefits from the insights, perspectives, and efforts of many partners across Washington and Hancock Counties. Below is a list of some of the organizations and institutions that participate or have participated in the DCN Steering Committee or served in an advisory capacity to the Network.
Blue Hill Heritage Trust conserves in perpetuity land and water resources that support the long-term health and well-being of the natural and human communities on the Blue Hill Peninsula.
College of the Atlantic enriches the liberal arts tradition through a distinctive educational philosophy—human ecology.
The Conservation Fund is in the business of conservation, creating innovative solutions that drive nature-based action for climate protection, sustainable economies and vibrant communities. TCF works with land trust, tribal and public land partners to conserve their most important lands and waters with its ability to pre-acquire or lend to compelling projects. In Downeast Maine, TCF has conserved with its partners over 383,000 acres of land including noted projects such as the Bold Coast, Machias Lakes and Sunrise Easement.
Downeast Coastal Conservancy conserves essential ecological habitats, engages the local community, and fosters an environment where wildlife and people thrive in coastal Washington County, Maine.
Downeast Lakes Land Trust sustainably manages the 58,220-acre Downeast Lakes Community Forest for wildlife habitat, public recreation access, and a sustainable timber economy. DLLT contributes to the long-term economic and environmental well-being of the Downeast Lakes region through the conservation and exemplary management of its forests and waters.
Downeast Salmon Federation conserves wild Atlantic salmon, other sea-run fish and their habitats, restores a viable recreational salmon fishery, and protects other important river, scenic, recreational, and ecological resources in eastern Maine.
Frenchman Bay Conservancy conserves distinctive ecosystems, lands, and waters for the benefit of all, from the Union River and Frenchman Bay watersheds east to the Hancock County line.
Hancock County Planning Commission has provided planning and related government-support assistance to Hancock County municipalities since 1970. Our services include support for healthy communities, housing and community development planning, land use planning, transportation planning, and more.
Island Heritage Trust contributes to the well-being of the island community by conserving its distinctive landscapes and natural resources, maintaining public access to valued trails, shoreline and islands, and by providing educational programming for all ages.
Maine Coast Heritage Trust's mission is to advance the conservation of lands and waters in Maine to ensure ecological wellbeing and foster thriving communities. MCHT provides statewide conservation leadership through its work with land trusts, coastal communities and other partners.
Sunrise County Economic Council initiates and facilitates the creation of jobs and prosperity in Washington County, Maine, by working with a consortium of community-minded businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and citizens.
University of Maine at Orono advances learning and discovery through excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate academic programs while addressing the complex challenges and opportunities of the 21st century through research-based knowledge.