This week, Frenchman Bay Conservancy joined WERU to talk about Headwater Bluffs—our newest conservation success and the largest land protection project in our organization’s history. During the segment, we shared why this 5,793-acre landscape in Amherst matters so much to Downeast Maine. Located at the headwaters of the Union River, Headwater Bluffs helps protect clean… Read more

AMHERST, ME—Frenchman Bay Conservancy (FBC) announces the purchase of 5793 acres in Amherst to be known as Headwater Bluffs. Frenchman Bay Conservancy has conserved nearly 6000 acres of land crucial to the health of the woods and waters of eastern Hancock County. “Headwater Bluffs is a key piece to a larger conservation puzzle in Downeast… Read more

A letter from Executive Director, Aaron Dority After 12 wonderful and rewarding years leading Frenchman Bay Conservancy, I will step down from serving as FBC’s Executive Director at the end of 2026. I’m proud of all that we’ve accomplished together! I am also well aware of the imperative for organizational leadership to pass the torch… Read more

Frenchman Bay Conservancy is looking for interested contractors to assist with the Jordan River Restoration Project. Interested Contractors see below: Advertisement to Bid: Please see attached bid solicitation for the Jordan River Preserve ecological restoration project. The bidding documents are available for download at the fileshare link indicated below. The work involves removal of an… Read more

Frenchman Bay Conservancy earns national recognition for strong commitment to public trust and conservation excellence. Hancock, Maine — Frenchman Bay Conservancy has achieved national recognition – joining a network of over 450 accredited land trusts across the nation that have demonstrated their commitment to professional excellence and to maintaining the public’s trust in their work…. Read more

The Cabin Fever Hiking Challenge is Back for 2025! February 15th – March 30th Last year you loved our Cabin Fever Hiking Challenge, we listened, and are bringing it back! We love Maine in every season, but these cold days can certainly have us wishing for spring and summer! FBC trails remain open all season… Read more

Frenchman Bay Conservancy awarded $1 Million Grant for Tidal Salt Marsh Restoration along the Jordan River from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Trenton, Maine –  Frenchman Bay Conservancy’s Jordan River Coastal Restoration Project has been selected as one of only 28 projects across the US to receive funding to protect, restore, or enhance coastal… Read more

Frenchman Bay Conservancy has closed on the purchase of a 1,921-acre property between Green Lake and Branch Lake in Ellsworth. The property will be permanently conserved, allowing future public access, and protecting essential habitats, wildlands and open space.  ELLSWORTH, ME— Frenchman Bay Conservancy (FBC) purchased a 1,921-acre property in Ellsworth, permanently protecting essential habitats, wildlands… Read more

Frenchman Bay Conservancy has closed on the purchase of the 228-acre Partridge Cove property in Lamoine, the site of the highly contested ‘glamp’-ground. The property will be permanently conserved, reflecting the Town of Lamoine’s support for open space, outdoor recreation, and conservation efforts that promote wildlife habitat and wildlife corridors through the town. LAMOINE, ME—… Read more