PENOBSCOT BAY PILOT • January 15, 2026
For over 50 years, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust has been caring for the communities and natural resources of the Damariscotta-Pemaquid region. This month, the organization has achieved a major milestone: ten consecutive years of national accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. “This isn't just a badge on our website; it’s a promise to the community,” said Steven Hufnagel, executive director of Coastal Rivers. “It confirms that the lands we all love—from forests to fields, farms, and waterways—are managed with the highest level of integrity and will be cared for to benefit this and future generations.