Our Mission
is the permanent protection of significant natural and historical
resources of the Rangeley Lakes region for the benefit and enjoyment
of the
public and future generations.
Board of
Directors
Ben Bowditch -Treasurer
Ed Brunswick
Patrick Butler
Geoffrey Hand
Donna Joyce
Ed Kfoury - President
Charles King
Kevin McDevitt
Sarah Medina
John H. Morton
William Oppenheim
Nancy Perlson - Secretary
H Paul Reynolds
Julian Stein
Leanna Wilbur
Kate Williamson
The
Rangeley
Lakes region of western Maine is extraordinary country. Mountains,
lakes, rivers and forest meet to form a watershed of unusual beauty
and peace. It is a place where wildlife from moose to eagles have
space to roam, where wild trout and land locked salmon thrive. The
rich historic traditions of logging and fishing which contribute to
the legends of the past and the economy of today are still reflected
in the character of the landscape and its people.
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust is a
non-profit organization dedicated to preserving natural areas,
scenic beauty, critical wildlife habitat and the cultural heritage that makes this place so
special. The Heritage Trust has forged precedent setting
partnerships with state and federal government, conservation
organizations, corporations and individuals to permanently protect
the unique character of this region.
The Heritage Trust works with willing parties to find ways to
preserve forever the scenic, natural, and historic resources of the
region. The Trust can acquire land and conservation easements
through purchase or donation. A conservation easement is a legal
land use agreement which permanently protects special features such
as scenic areas, wildlife habitat, undeveloped shore frontage and
productive forest lands.
The Trust maintains traditional public access and uses of the land
for recreation, education, and scientific study. Trails, fishing,
and primitive camping are integrated with sustainable forestry and
the protection and enhancement of fisheries and wildlife habitat.
You can be part of this vital work. Our funds come from membership
and donations from people like you who believe the Rangeley Lakes
region is worth protecting and who care enough to participate in its
preservation.
Since the Heritage
Trust’s founding in 1991, over 12,500 acres of land have been
preserved, including 45 miles of lake and river frontage, 15
islands and the majestic 2,443 foot Bald Mountain. We are
currently in a campaign to pay for our conservation of the
scenic overlook known as “Height of Land” on Rt. 17 (views
from Height of Land pictured above). Please click on the
“Donate Now” tab located at the top of this page to help
conserve this natural jewel of the Rangeley Region, forever!
Conserved Lands
(Click on image to enlarge)
South Bog
Forest Legacy
2005 MCC Trail Crew
EcoVenture Camp for kids
Please click
here to fill
in our RLHT Volunteers Survey
