QRLT recently signed an option to purchase the 5-acre Lubec Salt Ponds property at the deeply discounted price of $71,000. This diverse property, located at the "S curve" on the South Lubec Road, has approximately 500 feet of saltwater shorefront, salt marsh, two salt ponds and a sandy barrier beach with productive clam flats beyond. Its northern boundary is formed by the outflow stream to "Pike's Puddle," an important area for waterfowl and wading birds.

QRLT will acquire and manage this significant property for public access to the shore and to protect its varied natural features. Right now, shore access in this area is via the adjoining property, a privately owned and rapidly eroding parcel located at a hazardous bend in the road. By acquiring the Salt Ponds, QRLT can guarantee public access, provide safe parking, and create a footpath that can be used by shellfish harvesters and the general public to get to the beach and flats.

The Land for Maine's Future Board has committed $58,000 towards the total project costs of $128,000. We have also received support from Maine Coast Heritage Trust. We still need to raise $39,500 by the end of March 2008 to exercise our option and close on the purchase. Unless we can do this, the property will go on the open market.

The Lubec Salt Ponds, located at the "S curve" in the South Lubec Road, offers shore access, a diversity of natural features, outstanding bird watching, and spectacular views of Lubec village and Campobello Island across the Lubec Channel.

Lubec Salt Ponds

Expense Budget:

Appraised Value $99,000

Acquisition Costs (appraisal, survey, legal) $8,000

Stewardship Endowment & Management Plan $16,000

Fundraising (QRLT staff time & other) $5,000

Total Expenses $128,000

Funding Sources:

Raised to Date:

Bargain Sale – Donated Value $28,000

Land for Maine's Future Coastal Access Grant $58,000

Maine Coast Heritage Trust $2,500

Total Raised to Date $88,500

Balance to Raise $39,500

For further information, contact: Alan Brooks, Executive Director

Quoddy Regional Land Trust, PO Box 49, Whiting ME 04691

tel/fax (207) 733-5509 email Alan

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Quoddy Regional Land Trust

352 US Route 1

PO Box 49

Whiting, ME 04691

(207) 733-5509