Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust

The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust (BTLT) was founded in 1985 to conserve the remarkable diversity of the natural heritage of Brunswick, Topsham and Bowdoin. With the conservation of over 2,700 acres of natural areas the Land Trust is actively pursuing its mission. We enter our second generation of work with a solid foundation and also a keen awareness that there is still much to do to advance our important work. We seek to connect the key parcels we have already protected in order to create “whole” landscapes as well as connect people of all ages to the land and our natural resources. With broad support of more than 1,000 members, the Land Trust continues to work tirelessly to realize that potential.

Wetland conservation is an integral part of Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust’s mission and vernal pool protection is part of that effort. BTLT Board members and staff attended state and local informational meetings about vernal pools and encouraged Land Trust volunteers to participate in Brunswick and Topsham’s vernal pool inventories. In turn, state, university, and town members provided the Land Trust with information about the SAMP program and the Trust’s Board agreed to work with the Town of Topsham on a pilot program.

BTLT participated in the Town’s comprehensive planning effort and supports appropriate development and conservation efforts. As a third party in the SAMP effort, the Trust has an opportunity to participate in both these activities. The Trust has the capabilities to ensure that the Vernal Pool conservation efforts are conducted in a thoughtful, professional way. In addition, the synergism between the Town and Land Trust promotes future joint conservation and recreation activities. Helping both the TOwn and BTLT better reach our conservation goals.

Angela Twitchell, Executive Director, angela@btlt.org  

Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust

56 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011