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.

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Featured Preserves

Frenchman Bay Community Forest Frenchman Bay Community Forest Extensive network of trails with multiple loop options, great for hiking, snowshoeing, biking, and more.
Jordan Homestead Jordan Homestead One-mile trail offers views of Whittaker Brook and the Union River on a 31 acre property.
Frances B. Wood Frances B. Wood Natural streams and bogs with easy walks up old woods roads.
Taft Point Taft Point Explore woodlands and coastal beach, while taking in vistas of the Acadia Mountains, Stave Island, Calf Island, Schieffelen Point and Schoodic Mountain.
Ellsworth Riverwalk Ellsworth Riverwalk The Ellsworth Riverwalk, located behind the Ellsworth Public Library on State Street, travels along the Union River to an accessible overlook.
Mariaville Falls Mariaville Falls A trail on over 123 acres with wild river views.
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Conservation Success Stories

American Aquafarms' Proposal Terminated by DMR & DEP American Aquafarms’ Proposal Terminated by DMR & DEP Happy Earth Day! We cannot think of a more appropriate time to report the great news that earlier this week Maine regulators dealt a major... Read More
FBC Achieves 2022-2023 Nature-Based Education Fundraising Goal FBC Achieves 2022-2023 Nature-Based Education Fundraising Goal   HANCOCK COUNTY, ME— We are excited to announce that we have achieved our nature-based education fundraising goals for the 2022-2023 academic year, in part... Read More
FBC and Conservation Partners Permanently Protect Additional Harvester Access in Sullivan and Gouldsboro FBC and Conservation Partners Permanently Protect Additional Harvester Access in Sullivan and Gouldsboro Frenchman Bay Conservancy (FBC) closed on two properties in Hancock County, permanently protecting additional public access for local harvesters in Sullivan and Gouldsboro, in response... Read More
FBC Announces $10 Million Campaign to Protect Land, Sea, & Livelihoods FBC Announces $10 Million Campaign to Protect Land, Sea, & Livelihoods Frenchman Bay Conservancy is announcing a $10 million comprehensive capital campaign to protect land, sea, and livelihoods in Downeast Maine. The campaign will raise the... Read More
FBC Awarded $1 Million Grant towards Purchase of former Bar Harbor Golf Course in Trenton FBC Awarded $1 Million Grant towards Purchase of former Bar Harbor Golf Course in Trenton Frenchman Bay Conservancy was awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for the acquisition of 216 acres of coastal wetlands... Read More
FBC Conserves Over 3,000 Acres in Upper Union River Watershed FBC Conserves Over 3,000 Acres in Upper Union River Watershed Frenchman Bay Conservancy closed on two conservation easements in Aurora, permanently protecting 3,223 forever-wild acres of forest and wetlands. Frenchman Bay Conservancy will hold conservation... Read More
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