The North Yarmouth nonprofit was established in 2000 as a way to preserve the historic farmland from development and has been open for recreation and education since.
Royal River Conservation Trust
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Royal River Conservation Trust names new executive director
The Yarmouth-based nonprofit appointed Chris Franklin as executive director, preceding an era of great change for the watershed.
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Proposed Royal River dam removal sparks controversy over possible effects
Yarmouth and North Yarmouth residents are discussing the towns proposals for dam removals and the impact on the river, adjacent properties and recreation options.
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Falmouth Land Trust partners with libraries to keep Earth Day spirit alive throughout year
The Falmouth Land Trust has partnered with several local libraries to encourage patrons to get outdoors and explore nature.
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Guided walk around Thayer Brook Preserve Oct. 17
Take a guided walk around the Thayer Brook Preserve in Gray as part of the Royal River Conservation Trust’s Watershed Landmarks Series. The walk starts at 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at 92 Ramsdell Road. The trail is about three miles long. The trek will be led by the trust’s Executive Director Alan Stearns and Thayer […]
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Royal River Conservation Trust launches Watershed Landmarks Series
The Royal River Conservation Trust is launching a series of free events featuring its properties throughout the region. The 2023 Watershed Landmarks Series events will take place in Gray, New Gloucester, Pownal, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth, and each will be uniquely tailored to the property. Their first event in the series will be a guided […]
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New Royal River data fuels dam removal efforts
Recent test results show oxygen levels below the level needed to support a fish population.
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Excavation project uncovering history in Cumberland, Casco Bay
Middens left behind by Indigenous peoples and others are being studied to see how the coastal environment has changed.
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Royal River Conservation hosting open house
Royal River Conservation Trust is hosting an open house from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 30, at 52 North Road in Yarmouth. The event, which is free and will include refreshments, is meant to “kick off your summer explorations” and provide information about new trails. Visitors can also meet members of the RRCT board.
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Conservation trust targets land in four-town ‘hot spot’
The Royal River watershed in New Gloucester, Pownal, Durham and Auburn “is special in the context of the unknown of the future climate,” according to the Royal River Conservation Trust, which is looking for land donations.