Mousam Way Land Trust
"Preserving special places for plants wildlife and the enjoyment of present and future generations"
Category: Property Listings
Morrow Environmental Reserve
Our only lot in Shapleigh, this 12,62 acre forested property is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Back and Walnut Hill Roads. The back boundaries are marked by intermittent stonewalls. There are three entries along Walnut Hill Road, with off-road parking… Continue Reading “Morrow Environmental Reserve”
Lower Mousam Wetland Easement
In December of 2020, the City of Sanford connected a 390 acre solar project to the grid. This 50 MegaWatt system offsets an estimated ½ million tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year, was the largest solar project in Maine, and the largest solar… Continue Reading “Lower Mousam Wetland Easement”
Murray Easement
In December of 2020, the City of Sanford connected a 390 acre solar project to the grid. This 50 MegaWatt system offsets an estimated ½ million tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year, was the largest solar project in Maine, and the largest solar… Continue Reading “Murray Easement”
Picture Pond Reserve
Picture Pond Reserve is a 30.6 acre parcel located in Sanford’s southern, 7-Ponds area, northwest from the Sanford Regional Airport, near the North Berwick boundary. The area drains to the Great Works River in the Salmon Falls Watershed. Obtained as mitigation for unavoidable impacts… Continue Reading “Picture Pond Reserve”
Harvest Circle
Located in Alfred and obtained as part of the Harvest Circle cluster housing development requirement for a common green space, Harvest Circle abuts the Sanford boundary at Hay Brook along its southern boundary. ( Further description under development )
Lowd Environmental Reserve
In 2020, The Lowd Environmental Reserve was added to the Trust’s holdings, the result of a generous donation of 14 acres of land off Oak Street, just ½ mile from Springvale Square. Rebecca and Donald Legro were honored at the Summer dedication well attended… Continue Reading “Lowd Environmental Reserve”
Fawcett-Goodwin Reserve
On April 2, 2014, Carol and Gary Goodwin donated this 18 acre parcel, after 30 years of ownership, to ensure family-time memories of the land could be memorialized, and to allow others to experience the same joys. Searching for mayflowers and various berries with… Continue Reading “Fawcett-Goodwin Reserve”
Central Maine Power at Deering Heights Reserve
Around 2012, Central Maine Company (CMP) built a power line, disturbing delicate wetlands. To mitigate for this impact, CMP was required to provide the area with similar wetland habitat, and to protect it in perpetuity. Land was purchased from Mark Brown, established as a… Continue Reading “Central Maine Power at Deering Heights Reserve”
Browning Family Reserve
Donated by Mrs. Gail Browning in October, 2020, The Browning Family Reserve is a 27 acre property along High Street in Sanford. Located at the street’s highest elevation, her family had planned to build their house there, but after building elsewhere, it was her… Continue Reading “Browning Family Reserve”
The McKeon Environmental Reserve
The educational, experimental, and community outreach center of The Mousam Way Land Trust.
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