Indian & Fowl Meadow Islands
Embden, Maine - 32 Acres
These islands are located in the Kennebec River, south of Gray Island. The forest cover type is a mixture of floodplain and upland tree species, including Silver Maple, White Birch, and White Pine. Ostrich Fern (fiddleheads) can readily be found in many areas, considered a delicacy by many in the springtime. Identified by the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as Inland Waterfowl Habitat, these islands provide a diverse range of habitats for a variety of species. The islands also are heavily used during summer months by paddlers enjoying float trips down the Kennebec River from Solon to North Anson.
Thompson / Dinsmore Islands
Madison, Maine - 15 Acres
These islands in the Kennebec River have a mixed cover of trees (e.g. Silver Maple; Alder), shrubs and agricultural land (hayfield). Some rare plants and animals may be present. The islands offer a pleasant view from both the river and the nearby public road.
Lemon Stream
Starks, Maine - 4 Acres
This parcel is located on Lemon Stream, a major tributary of the Sandy River. The stream has a population of Brook Trout. Land cover is mixed woods.
Canaan Bog
Skowhegan, Maine - 192 Acres
This holding consists of two separate lots east of the East River Rd. granted to SWT by CMP as compensatory preservation mitigation required by regulatory agencies plus an access easement. CMP also built a parking area for use by the public when accessing the lands.