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Boothbay Region Land Trust Fall 2014 Newsletter.
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Boothbay Region Land Trust Page 1
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F or those of you who regularly
read our newsletter, you are well
aware that our Accreditation applica-
tion to the Land Trust Accreditation
Commission, an independent program
of the Land Trust Alliance, was finally
submitted this past spring after many
months of hard work. In fact, BRLT
first began reporting its Accreditation
activities to its members as far back as
the spring of 2010! To say it has been
a long road is an understatement. But
the professionalism and growth that
the process has brought to our organi-
zation cannot be appreciated enough.
Newsletter Issue 100 Fall 2014
responsible “in perpetuity” for its
land and conservation easement
holdings, property must be carefully
considered before any level of con-
servation takes place. Each piece of
land, whether it be donated, pur-
chased by BRLT or protected from
development with a conservation
easement, is a legal, financial obliga-
tion to the organization. Therefore,
BRLT must be very selective about
the properties we commit to protecting.
The Accreditation process aided
the organization in bringing a level of
refinement to our vetting procedure.
BRLT has steps that it must follow
when exploring land acquisition or
when considering a conservation
easement on a privately owned par-
cel. It all begins simply enough with a
checklist of requirements and a re-
port on focus areas. These focus ar-
eas were determined after a regional,
scientific study of the Sheepscot
River Watershed and Boothbay Pen-
insula. The study identified tracts of
land that would best preserve the
character and natural resources of the
(Continued on page 3)
Please patronize our 2014 Conservation Partners:
BRLT’s Conservation Efforts: What You Should Know
One of the very important topics
the Accreditation Commission ex-
plores is a land trust’s land acquisi-
tion process. Because a land trust is
By Skye Wood, Development & Outreach Manager
Rainbow over Zak Preserve
Boothbay Region Land Trust Page 2
Boothbay Region Land Trust PO Box 183, 137 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
Tel. (207) 633-4818 • Email: [email protected] • Website: bbrlt.org
Boothbay Region Land Trust is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization
Board of Directors
Jack Fulmer President
Nancy Adams Vice President
Linda Burley Secretary
Hamilton Meserve Treasurer
Danielle Betts Catherine Conn
Bill Cullina Pauline Dion James Dun
Lauren Graham Jean Hawley
Maria Jenness Hal Moorefield
Ronald Ross Jonathan B. Tindal
Jeffrey V. Wells
Board of Advisors
Louise Bowditch Jennifer Cutshall Nanette Davison
Carl R. Griffin, III Michael F. Harrison
Dawn E. Kidd Charles E. Koch
Mary Miller Bruce B. Tindal
Staff
Nicholas J. Ullo Executive Director
Violet S. Wood Development &
Outreach Manager
Tracey Hall Environmental Educator
Michael Warren Lands Manager
Diane G. Gilman
Administrative Assistant
Newsletter Nancy Hall, Editor
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
L ike most of you who came to the
Boothbay Region from other states, I
was introduced to this area in the summer.
In 2002, Tracey and I were hired by The Na-
ture Conservancy as caretakers on Damaris-
cove Island. For the next seven years, we
would spend June through August working
on the island and exploring the local area on
our days off.
In 2008, I was interviewed for full-time
employment at Boothbay Region Land
Trust. I remember thinking it was strange
that one of the questions in my interview
was, “Have you ever spent an entire winter
in Maine or northern New England? Because
they are very long and cold.” My answer was,
A t the annual Mem-
bers Meeting in
October, six new Direc-
tors were elected to the
BRLT Board. These new
Directors represent the
future of the Land Trust; they bring energy,
new ideas and visions for the future. We are
excited to have them on board and engaged
in our mission.
Catherine Conn is a horticulturist and land-
scape designer. She is committed to the pres-
ervation of our native landscape and is com-
pleting her CMBG certificate in Native
Plants and Sustainable Horticulture. Cathy
will be helping us with our plans for the new
Cross River property.
Lauren Graham is a full-time teacher in the
Boothbay Region High School where she
teaches Earth Science, Chemistry, Oceanog-
raphy and Ecology. Lauren will be involved
in our educational outreach programs.
Maria Jenness is employed fulltime as the
Stewardship Manager for the Maine Island
Trail Association, coordinating their coast-
wide volunteer stewardship programs. Using
her skills and extensive experience, she will
be leading our stewardship program.
Hal Moorefield is a retired lawyer. Hal is the
new chair of our Governance Committee
and a member of the Development Committee.
Ron Ross retired as the Vice President for
Development for Drew University and is the
co-chair of our Development Committee.
With a degree in Biology, he is also a member
of our lands committee.
Jonathan Tindal is a realtor with Tindal &
Callahan Real Estate. Jonathan comes to the
organization with a balanced view of preser-
vation and development. He has agreed to
serve on the Development Committee.
PRESIDENT JACK FULMER WRITES...
“No, but I’m a winter-
sports enthusiast, so I’m
sure we’ll be fine.” After
my first few years of living
here, I decided I was right.
We occasionally make the drive to one of
the mountains to downhill ski, but more of-
ten than not, we spend our time recreating
right here in the Boothbay Region. Whether
you’re interested in cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing or ice skating, this region has
quite a bit to offer. To help people get
started, BRLT has an informative Winter Ac-
tivities Guide. This tri-fold brochure describes
(Continued on page 3)
Page 3 Boothbay Region Land Trust
area, if protected. Although these fo-
cus areas do not preclude protection
in other locations, it does assist in
guiding our conservation goals.
The checklist requires our organi-
zation to explore the purpose behind
each conserved parcel. If the property
does not meet the Project Selection
Criteria checklist, discussion of the
property goes no further. The criteria
list includes questions such as, “Does
conservation of this property support
BRLT’s mission?” or, “Does the prop-
erty contain significant wildlife habitat,
an important ecosystem habitat or
natural features?” Fulfilling these crite-
ria helps to ensure that with each con-
served property, there is ultimately a
benefit to the community we serve.
Everyone involved with BRLT is
grateful for the support the organiza-
tion has received over these past 34
years, whether it be from land dona-
tions, monetary gifts, volunteer time
or advocacy in the community. We are
always striving to improve the work
we do in the Boothbay Region for the
enjoyment of all.
Conservation (Continued from page 1)
T his Thanksgiving, as we ap-
proach the three-year Steward-
ship Campaign’s completion on De-
cember 31st, we want to thank every
one of our generous donors. The
Stewardship Campaign has been
marked by early and continuing success:
pre-campaign gift strengthens
BRLT annual finances and under-
writes campaign expenses
donors respond and public phase
reaches goal
business community embraces
campaign and supports BRLT
Over 100 donors attend June
2014 campaign event held at
Newagen Inn We extend a special and sincere
thank you to Nan Davison, chair of
the Stewardship Campaign Commit-
tee, lead campaign staff member Julie
THANKSGIVING AT BRLT
a few of the Land Trust’s more popu-
lar winter-recreating destinations.
Don’t forget that we offer detailed
trail guides for all BRLT preserves, as
well as some other “specialty” bro-
chures. These brochures include: Pre-
serves for Boaters, Preserves for Families
and Preserves for Dogs (and their owners.)
All BRLT trail guides and brochures
are available at the Land Trust office
or can be printed from our website.
We also offer stacks of these guides
to local businesses and the Chamber
of Commerce.
So don’t forget – whether you are
just with us for the summer, or enjoy
the region year-round, be sure to get
out and enjoy the preserves!
Executive Director
(Continued from page 2)
Lamy, and committee members:
Ernst Benzien, Louise Bowditch,
Pauline Dion, Ralph Drayer, Chip
Griffin, Chuck Koch, and Mary
Miller. Their leadership, dedication
and hard work have generated an
outpouring of gifts. These gifts ulti-
mately support our work to preserve
open space for public use, maintain
working waterfront and provide educa-
tion for all ages.
The over-arching goal of the
Stewardship Campaign has been to
raise endowment funds so that the
total of BRLT’s invested funds, from
all sources, would reach $5 million.
We look forward to announcing and
celebrating the successful completion of
the Stewardship Campaign in January.
It is never too late to contribute,
but, more importantly, it’s always
time, especially at Thanksgiving, to
thank everyone who contributes to
BRLT with gifts of time, talents and
financial support. We appreciate
every gift and everything that you,
our members, do to keep BRLT
strong. THANK YOU!
Appalachee Preserve in the fall.
Boothbay Region Land Trust Page 4
LOOKING BACK: BRLT’S YEAR IN REVIEW
VOLUNTEERS
MADE
IT HAPPEN
THE GREAT HIKE
OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE AWESOME!
From January 1, 2014, through September 30, 2014,
BRLT tracked 2,053 volunteer hours. Thank you all!
WAYFARERS
LOOKING BACK: BRLT’S YEAR IN REVIEW
Boothbay Region Land Trust Page 5
THE GREAT HIKE
THE SHIPYARD CONCERT
ANNUAL MEETING
THE OSPREY PROGRAM/ CAMP KNICKERBOCKER
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE NEW CROSS RIVER PRESERVE
N ow that the events of the summer and early fall are
passed, those of us at BRLT are turning our primary
focus toward the improvements of the Cross River Pre-
serve. The property was
officially transferred from
the Town of Boothbay to
the Land Trust in May,
2014. As promised,
BRLT is exploring how
to make the property
appropriately accessible
to recreational and work-
ing waterfront users of
the 19-acre preserve.
This process must
first begin with an envi-
ronmental assessment.
Environmental consultant Lauren Stockwell has been walk-
ing the 19 acres to identify vernal pools, rare plant species
or any other sensitive natural resources that require circum-
vention. Once BRLT has her report, Land Steward Michael
(Above) Hanging the sign at the entrance
(Below) The marsh at Cross River
Warren can move forward with constructing the trail he
has already flagged out on the property. Hikers will soon
have a well-marked path down to the shoreline of the
Cross River and local clammers will finally have walkable
access to the river without slashing through dense brush
to complete a day’s work.
Longtime volunteer and newly elected BRLT presi-
dent Jack Fulmer recently built and erected the recogniz-
able BRLT kiosk at the trailhead. He also assisted Mi-
chael in hanging the Cross River Preserve sign at the
property entrance on Route 27. These initial develop-
ments have been made to the preserve in order to en-
hance public access as soon as possible, with parking lot
improvements to follow.
The coming winter months will be used for further
consideration and planning of future land use at Cross
River. The Land Trust will explore all opportunities this
property may offer to the organization and the commu-
nity. A management plan has already been created to en-
sure best practices of property maintenance. It also will
help to guide the future of this newest property entrusted
to BRLT by the voters of Boothbay.
YOUR GIFT KEEPS ON GIVING
R ecently a donor living with fibromyalgia shared with
us what the land trust means to her and why she
gives to BRLT: “Fibromyalgia is very painful and unpredictable. Sometimes I spend
days in bed. But I am truly blessed that I can get back up and
about, and for that I am so thankful. I truly feel that by moving
slowly I have opened my eyes to really see the beauty of the land
trust preserves. I feel the land trust has given me the gift of peaceful-
ness − little white flowers in the spring, roots to marvel at as I step
over them, fresh air and the different types of moss. This my therapy.” During this time of giving, we ask that you remember
BRLT and what it means in your life. Your gift is one
that keeps on giving, and acts as a therapy for us all. So
please join us in fulfilling our mission by making a year-
end gift this holiday season.
Boothbay Region Land Trust Page 6
MEMORIAL GIFTS NOVEMBER 2013-OCTOBER 2014
In Memory of Elizabeth P. Silliman Ed & Lynn Tsuzuki
In Memory of Gordon Spike Stein
Thomas Stamp
In Memory of Joan Strathern Marilyn Medler
In Memory of Reginald &
Christine Vayo Jean Hamilton
In Memory of Peggy Voight
Lu Gmoser Susan Lloyd & Tom Frields
HONORARY GIFTS
NOVEMBER 2013-OCTOBER 2014
In Honor of the Carrick Family The Lew Family
In Honor of Audrey Giles Chase
Debbie & Hal Moorefield
In Honor of Deezie Flower William P. Getty
In Honor of Sally & Allen Johnson
Andrew & Erica Dunlap In Honor of John & Marily M. Kerney
Beverly & John McCoid
In Honor of Lois & Howard Kramer Robert Kramer
In Honor of Julie Lamy
Andrew & Penny Matthews
In Honor of Pam Oleson Ursula & Wolfgang Duve
In Memory of Barbara B. Allison William Allison
In Memory of John Bagonzi
Jim & Karen Sutton
In Memory of Robert & Helen Andrews Bowditch
Caroline Andrews & David Zuk
In Memory of Stanley W. Brower Friends of Southport
In Memory of Anvilla Cunningham
Mack & Linda Cunningham
In Memory of Rev. Father Roy DeLeo Richard & Elizabeth Colten
In Memory of Faith Foster
Arthur Webster
In Memory of Dorothy Freeman & Rachel Carson Stanley Freeman
In Memory of Donald Goldstone
Lois Arnold Joseph Berman Rosanna Coffey
Patricia Donovan Richard & Martin Elwell
Luis & Penelope Page Joaquin Julia Page & Jim Knipe
Ira & Miriam Raskin Sue & John Reed
David & Mary Salkever Susan Stodolksy & David Cramer
Jeanie & Richard Teare John & Rebecca Welsh
Stephen & Faith Williams James & Diana Zurer
In Memory of Harold &
Estelle Kipp H. Winston & Christine Kipp
In Memory of Patricia A. & James
Blenn Perkins, Jr. Sandra Lynn Perkins & Jeffrey Ochsner
In Memory of Gene Pisano
Tani Barbour Tom & Judy Brancato
William Muirhead Anthony & Chris Patton
In Honor of Jane W. Page Luis & Penelope Page Joaquin
In Honor of Lizz & Peter Roos
Susan & John Fenniman
In Honor of Bruce Wood & Sara Schwartz Wendy Tyson
In Honor of Nancy & Harry Shablom
Gail Brittain
In Honor of Bill Swan Edith R. White
In Honor of Mary Ellen &
Bard Turner Robert & Ruby Houston
In Honor of the Whitman Family
Kenneth & Priscilla Burchill
In Honor of Charles & Nancy Wolfram
Sally Smith
In Honor of Mordecai Fox Woodmoore
Ron Ross & Fred Kraeuter
In Honor of Michael & Roxanne Zak Mary Anne Zak
DOGGIE DONORS
Biscuit & Elsa Martin & Laura Tatoch
Buttons Donald W. DeLeo
Hamlet Barbara Shaw
Pierre Mary & Lee Gevaudan
Moose
Doreen & Jim Dun
Sassy Paul & Wendy Greenleaf
Tank & Hannah
Jennifer Griffin
Page 7 Boothbay Region Land Trust
This 100th issue of The Osprey
Observer is dedicated to the
memory of Tomas Isimekwes
Hammond who was lost at sea
on November 1st, 2014, while
fishing aboard F/V No Limits.
Tomas spent his entire life on
the water and, in fact, lived his
first 15 years in Damariscove
Island harbor with his parents.
Tomas I. Hammond 1987 - 2014
In Memory of Tom Hammond
Boothbay Region Land Trust Page 8
The Boothbay Region Land Trust seeks to conserve for the public benefit the natural habitat, scenic beauty and working land of the Boothbay Region.
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