A forest fire was discovered near the shore of Morse Pond in Georgetown. The local volunteer fire department and responders from over a dozen surrounding communities worked together to identify, contain, and extinguish the fire. KELT is grateful to the fire departments, responders, and volunteers for their swift and decisive action to limit and stop the fire's spread.
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce KELT is featured in a new guide from the EPA! KELT's community science water quality program is the first of five real-life examples of water-centric work pursued by land trusts.
Read MoreRead about the adventures of KELT’s Bowdoin Fellow, Emma Barker, as she tells the tale of red-backed salamanders! A main project for her this summer, Emma shares interesting facts about these tiny amphibians and the launch of KELT’s community science effort to understand their populations on five land trust preserves.
Read MoreRead about the adventures of KELT’s Bowdoin Fellow, Emma Barker, as she explores the mysteries and wild landscape of Yankee Bog.
Read MoreRead about the adventures of KELT’s Bowdoin Fellow, Emma Barker, during her time interning with a land trust.
Read MoreLearn about the threats to coastal water supply and quality as well as how other communities are assessing and adapting!
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Work for KELT! Check out the job posting for the Summer Restoration Steward position. Click here to read the description and how to apply. The application deadline is 4/27. The Summer Restoration Steward position combines mapping, outreach, and fieldwork to support restoration of tidal marshes in the Kennebec Estuary.
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We are incredibly excited to announce our new Executive Director, Becky Kolak! Becky has been our Acting Executive Director since June of 2021 and has dedicated over a decade of tireless work to KELT.
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