. . . to promote conservation of the Chiputneticook Lakes
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust purchases and preserves East Grand Lake's Greenland Island
The Woodie Wheaton Land Trust has purchased scenic Greenland Island, in East Grand Lake. The purchase was undertaken for the benefit of the general public --- for the aesthetic and recreational enjoyment of all lake users. The land trust is committed to preserving the natural character of East Grand Lake for today’s and future generations.
Located near the Greenland Point Landing in the Town of Danforth, Greenland Island has long served as a place where local residents and visitors can enjoy a quiet respite under its dense forest canopy, while enjoying the expansive view across the lake. Sporting over one half mile of rugged, undeveloped, forested shoreline, the island also contributes greatly to the natural beauty of East Grand Lake.
To ensure that this local landmark will forever provide public benefit, and that development rights are extinguished, the Woodie Wheaton Land Trust has responded to the property’s appearance on the real estate market by purchasing it with a mortgage loan from Machias Savings Bank. The land trust has established a fundraising campaign to repay the loan, create a small stewardship fund, and cover other related project expenses. While the island’s management plan is not yet complete, a key goal will be to provide the greatest long-term benefit to the public possible while keeping an important feature of the local landscape natural.
Contributions toward the Purchase of Greenland Island should be so noted and mailed to:
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust
William P. Walton, III, Treasurer
82 Schoolhouse Road - BOX 2
Orient, ME 04471-4204All contributions will be acknowledged to the donor in writing.
The Woodie Wheaton Land Trust is a tax exempt non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the land and waters of the Chiputneticook chain of lakes for public benefit. Operating on a willing buyer / willing seller basis, it is the only local land trust serving northeastern Washington and southern Aroostook counties. The land trust’s past accomplishments include the conservation of U.S. side of Spednic Lake and many miles along the St. Croix River corridor for the public’s use and enjoyment.
The Two Lobes of Greenland Island
This property is an island located in East Grand Lake in Danforth, Washington County, Maine. East Grand Lake is situated in the headwaters of the East Branch of the St. Croix River and serves as the international boundary between New Brunswick, Canada and Maine, USA. East Grand Lake is a large cold water fishery of approximately 16,070 acres with a maximum depth of 128 feet. It is stocked with landlocked salmon and contains a natural population of lake trout and smallmouth bass. The property is situated near Greenland Cove, a neighborhood containing seasonal shorefront camp lots and a commercial campground. There is a public boat launch and public parking area about 1¦4 mile east of the island that can serve as an access point. Greenland Island is irregular in shape and depending on the water level (the lake drawdown can be as much as 6.5 feet) varies in size and shape. At high water, the subject can appear to be two separate islands. For this reason, the island can be described as being in two segments referred to as the “east” and “west lobes”. The entire parcel is about 6.1 acres. The east and west lobes were estimated to be 2.8 and 3.3 acres, with 1,400 and 1,600 Waterfront Footage respectively. The waterfront footage is estimated to be 3,000 feet. The island is relatively flat and rocky with shallow soils. The shoreline is rocky and shallow, making it challenging to approach by motor boat.
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