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Basin Cove Curtis Cove Project
Pursuing Harpswell’s Conservation Vision
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A Conservation Opportunity
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Preserving a piece of Harpswell
• Two beautiful oceanfront properties are for sale in South Harpswell
• 87 acres and 1900 shorefront with valuable wetlands and wildlife habitat
• HHLT plans to purchase and make available to public
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Land for sale
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Location of Project
• South Harpswell• Basin Cove near
Pott’s Harbor• Curtis Cove on Middle
Bay• Casco Bay
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Part of Harpswell’s Open Space Plan
• Located in Open Space Plan Focus Area
• Large part of Basin Cove Curtis Cove Focus Area
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Harpswell Heritage Land Trust
Mission: to preserve Harpswell’s natural environment, wildlife, open spaces, islands, shoreline for future generations
Project Goal: to preserve Basin Cove/Curtis Cove properties in order to:
1. Protect marine resources
2. Preserve habitat
3. Enhance public access and recreation
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What will we protect?
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Protecting Marine Resources
• Commercial and recreational fishing
• High value shellfish in both coves
• Eel grass habitat• Priority fish of Casco
Bay
• Core of our economy
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Protecting Clamming
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Protecting Fishing
• 8 USFWS High Priority Fish: e.g.. Blueback Herring, Stripped Bass
• 12 Fish Species use habitat of Casco Bay; e.g.. Cod, Mackerel, Halibut
• Lobster
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Protecting Water Quality
• Preserves water quality in Pott’s Harbor and Middle Bay
• Impacts on Casco Bay, An Estuary of National Significance
• Protects groundwater quality
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Protecting Critical Wildlife
• Wetlands, woodlands, fields, intertidal zones protect high priority wildlife
• 53 of 91 of USFWS priority species
• 17 of 32 priority shorebirds
• Endangered and threatened birds, including roseate tern, peregrine falcon, bald eagle
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Protecting Critical Wildlife
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Protecting Critical Wildlife
Photos of• Barred Owl• Great Blue Heron• Warbler• Great-crested Flycatcher• Rose-breasted Grosbeak• Flying Squirrel• Northern Leopard Frog
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Protecting Critical Shorebirds
• Photos of shorebirds
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Enhancing Public Access and Recreation
• Historic recreation site• Hiking, hunting, birding,
fishing, outdoor education• Access for clam diggers,
mussel harvesters, worm diggers
• Views Mt Washington
Enjoying Curtis Cove
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Campaign Budget
• Acquisition: $865,000• Other Costs: $75,000• Stewardship: $30,000• Total: $970,000
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Sources of Funding
• Federal and state grants (50%)
• HHLT funds (10%)• Casco Bay Estuary
Project (1%)• Maine Coast Heritage
Trust (1%)• Private Donations (38%)
Raised to date: $320,000
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How Can I Get Involved?
• Visit the property• Donate: No gift is too
large• Tell your neighbors• Join the fund raising
team• Vote for Town
allocation
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Basin Cove Curtis Cove Benefits
Project Benefits• Protection/Access to
Clam Flats• Protection Fish Nurseries
and Marine Water Quality• Drinking Water Protection• Wildlife Habitat
Conservation• Public Recreation and
Scenic Resources• Preservation of
Community Character
Who Will Benefit• Fishermen• Clammers• Harpswell Residents • Visitors• Wildlife