TOPSHAM — Norway Savings Bank is proud to continue its enduring partnership with Maine Coast Heritage Trust and the Maine Land Trust Network with a $5,000 donation in support of the 2025 Maine Land Conservation Conference, held April 29-30 at the Augusta Civic Center.
The conference is hosted by MCHT and MLTN and draws hundreds of conservation professionals, advocates, and volunteers from across the state. Last year’s event welcomed more than 300 participants and has become a pivotal forum for exchanging ideas, building connections, and advancing land conservation across Maine.
“Norway Savings Bank has been a valued sponsor of the Maine Land Conservation Conference since 2011, and we’re so grateful for their commitment to being a lead sponsor of the conference and their belief in the importance of what we do,” said Angela Twitchell, senior director of partnerships and public policy at MCHT. “This year’s theme centers on the updated Maine Won’t Wait climate plan and will guide the plenary session and workshops.”
The conference will explore strategies for confronting climate change, fostering sustainability, and encouraging cross-sector collaboration. These goals reflect MCHT’s broader mission: to advance the conservation of lands and waters in Maine to ensure ecological wellbeing and foster thriving communities.
“The Maine Land Conservation Conference focuses on a positive vision for the future and the many ways in which people, businesses, and other organizations can come together to support climate action in Maine,” said Dan Walsh, president and CEO of Norway Savings Bank. “The work that Maine Coast Heritage Trust does to channel ideas and initiatives to ensure Maine’s coast stays healthy and vibrant is beyond measure, and we’re proud to be a small part of their success.”
MCHT’s conservation efforts span salt marsh and river restoration, habitat protection, land stewardship, and community partnerships. They also expand public access to the coast by opening lands to the public, preserving traditional waterfront access sites, building boat launches, and hosting outdoor events that connect people with the land. In addition to its direct conservation work, MCHT supports the growth and effectiveness of land trusts statewide. Through the Maine Land Trust Network, a program of MCHT that was founded 30 years ago, MCHT helps to unify and strengthen local efforts. Collectively, Maine’s land trusts have conserved nearly three million acres, enhancing public access, supporting local economies, preserving working landscapes, and maintaining ecological health.
“People are inspired, renewed, and changed for the better when they experience the timeless beauty offered by Maine’s outdoors,” added Walsh. “These are special places to explore today — and protect for tomorrow.”
To learn more about Maine Coast Heritage Trust or to support its work, visit www.mcht.org.
