About
About Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust
Founded in 1987, the Trust was originally named the Cumberland Mainland & Islands Trust. In 2007, the island of Chebeague seceded from Cumberland and the Trust bylaws were re-written to reflect its continued strong partnership with Chebeague and their new independence as their own town.
The Trust has worked to protect vital natural resources in Cumberland and Chebeague including shoreline, nesting islands, wildlife habitat, wetlands, woodlands, and farmland. To date, the Trust has under its protection fifteen properties - eight on the mainland and seven on Casco Bay.
Strong membership and assets allow the Trust to act quickly when valuable conservation opportunities arise. Each member is important and adds to the success of our efforts.
Members also have the opportunity to become more involved in activities that may interest them such as: land stewardship, membership drives, trail building and maintenance, newsletter, and Summer Casco Bay cruise.
News
July 2007: The secession of Chebeague from Cumberland causes the Trust to re-confirm its joint partnership between the island and the mainland under the new name Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust