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Richard G Rockefeller Conservation Internship Program: Call for Summer 2025 Intern Host Organizations
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MCHT's Richard G. Rockefeller Conservation Internship program is a paid summer internship program that provides opportunities to underserved Maine college-age people pursuing undergraduate, certificate, or associate degrees. We define “underserved” as students who don’t have opportunities equivalent to those offered at more highly resourced-colleges.
This year, the program will be capably and cordially coordinated by MCHT's Danielle Arroyo (pictured in the header of this email with 2024 interns). Danielle joined MCHT late last year, so though she wasn't involved in host application process she did oversee the interns all season. You can read about past intern experiences on the MCHT website here.
MCHT hopes to place 11 interns with 11 conservation organizations next summer. Each intern will work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks, including a week of training. Participating organizations are required to contribute $1,000 of the $6, 400 intern payment and provide housing if the intern does not live in the area of placement and requires it. Internship positions will be listed on our jobs page, likely in early 2025.
MLTN will host an information session for prospective host organizations via Zoom next Wednesday, November 13th, at 12:00pm. Even if you're not sure whether you'll apply, we encourage you to attend this session. Pre-registration is required. Learn more here.
We're excited to bring this awesome opportunity to you! Angela, Jeff, Donna and Katia
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Election Day Recap
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Big changes in Washington, mostly status quo in Maine, and approval of $30 million bond highlight election results this November
While voters across the country approved leadership changes in the White House and the US Senate, Mainers once again re-elected Senator King, Congresswoman Pingree, and Congressman Golden. Votes are still being counted to determine the results for Maine’s legislature and a few races will likely go to recounts. However, it appears that Democrats will continue to be the majority in both chambers, but this time more narrowly. What will the election results mean for conservation initiatives in 2025? We will all find out soon enough.
In the meantime, let’s all celebrate voter approval of the $30 million Maine Trails Bond. It will be great to see this investment being made over the next few years as these funds enhance and expand recreational trails around the state. Thanks to all of you who supported this effort! Let's all get out and explore a Maine trail this weekend and appreciate this accomplishment.
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Take the 2024 Maine Land Trust Census by November 22!
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MLTN is seeking 100% participation from Maine land trusts in our 2024 census, and there are so many good reasons for every trust to participate. With your help we can: Fully document statewide achievements. Enhance our capacity to answer the range of comparative questions that land trusts pose to us. Have the full basis of land trust data to back up critical advocacy for land conservation in Augusta and beyond. Ensure Maine’s national leadership in land conservation is fully recognized.
And, make a significant donation to three participating organizations!
Click here to learn more about the census and how to participate. If you have any questions about the census or require assistance, please contact Donna Bissett by email or phone at 207-607-4577. |
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Summer 2025 Intern Host Organization Info Session
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024 via Zoom 11:00am until all questions are answered
Join Maine Coast Heritage Trust Internship program manager Danielle Arroyo for an information session on Zoom. Danielle will explain the 2025 Richard G. Rockefeller Conservation Internship Program and answer any questions about the application process.
Register for this free session by clicking here. Even if you're not sure whether you'll apply, we encourage you to attend. |
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Forest Carbon Science & Data Field Briefing
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Thursday, November 14, 2024 via Zoom 2:00-3:30pm Cost: FREE
Join the Open Space Institute and the Forest Carbon Data Partnership for the rollout of updated national forest carbon data and an introduction to new online tools that elevate land protection as a climate solution. The briefing will cover data and tools that can be used by conservation organizations and state and federal agencies to assess the carbon potential of conservation projects.
The 90-minute briefing will include presentations on the following topics (speaker bios are at the bottom of this registration page): Overview of the updated forest carbon data, Review two free-access online tools that incorporate new data, Launch of a new ‘avoided conversion’ tool, and Upcoming guidance and training to put the data into practice.
The Forest Carbon Data Partnership works to ensure the conservation field has the data, tools, and technical support to deliver on climate goals through effective, on-the-ground projects. This field briefing builds on a February 2024 presentation and is part of a series of briefings intended to inform the field on data and tools that can be used to develop and refine land protection strategies for climate benefits.
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MLTN Lunch & Learn: Everyone in the Backyard! How Gardening Can Foster the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024 via Zoom 12:00-1:00pm Cost: Free but registration is required
Mahoosuc Land Trust’s Habitat For All program seeks to answer the question: How can we engage and inspire individuals who may not be able to participate in traditional land trust activities like hiking, canoeing, or skiing? Reimagining nearby nature – backyards, school grounds, and neighborhoods – provides tremendous opportunities to rekindle our sense of wonder and empathy for the natural world. Barbara Murphy, Director of Development and Habitat For All and long-time Master Gardener instructor, will focus on how gardening presents land trusts with an excellent opportunity to meet many goals. Learn more at our website.
To register for this Lunch & Learn, click here. If you can't attend but would like to received a link to the recording, please register and we'll send it out after the session. |
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Urgent Tax Law Update for Land Trusts
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Thursday, November 21, 2024 via Zoom 12:00-1:00pm Cost: FREE for LTA members
Over the last two years, the tax landscape for land trusts and landowners donating land or conservation easement has changed dramatically. In 2022, Congress passed the Integrity Act, which disallows deductions for certain transactions. And on October 8 of this year, the IRS released new regulations requiring land trusts to report a different category of transactions if the land trusts meet the criteria of being “material advisors.”
For land trusts and landowners, each of these legal regimes has different exceptions. What does a land trust need to do to stay in compliance with the law and do their job? The Land Trust Alliance is here to help! In this webinar, Conservation Defense Network and Tax Manager Diana Norris will layout the different requirements and suggest strategies managing this complex situation.
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Burnout is Not a Leadership Style
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024 via Zoom10:00am-12:00pm Cost: $35 for MANP members*, $45 for non-members This event is possible thanks to a partnership between Maine Association of Nonprofits and Nonprofit New York
Do you constantly feel depleted and exhausted? Are you struggling to turn work off even in your free time? Come and learn how to leave exhaustion behind so you can lead, work and make impact in a way that’s sustainable. This interactive training is for managers and directors.
In this webinar, you'll learn how to sustain what you’ve worked so hard to build in your career, and learn the secret to pivoting in your career or taking a break BEFORE you breakdown.
Visit MANP's website for more information and link to register on partner organization's website.
*Most MLTN members are MANP members. Contact Donna to check your organization's MLTN membership status.
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Jobs in the Conservation Sector
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Maybe a new position will make you feel ready for the next four years. Check out these exciting new opportunities and visit our website for the full list of job openings.
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Walmart Spark Good Grants
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Applications Due: December 31, 2024
Walmart Foundation invites applications for its Spark Good Local Grants, through which Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs, and Distribution Centers award cash grants ranging from $250 to $5,000 designed to address the unique needs of the communities where they operate.
Spark Good Local Grants are awarded through an open application process to eligible organizations operating locally and directly benefiting the service area of the facility from which they are requesting funding.
All organizations interested in applying for a Spark Good Local Grant must have a Spark Good account on Walmart.com/nonprofits and be verified by Walmart’s third-party verification partner, Deed. Only authorized users of the organization’s Spark Good account may apply.
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The Maine Land Trust Network seeks to promote voluntary land conservation by building the quality and effectiveness of land trusts and the Maine conservation community through communication, coordination and education. The Network is supported and coordinated by Maine Coast Heritage Trust and its Land Trust Program.
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