John Norris

Operates as a non-profit organization that promotes water trail, waterways and paddlers

Operates as an association of grant makers working together to promote philanthropy

The non-profit company is based in Topsham, ME. The organization has conserved over 200,000 acres, including 341 coastal islands, and manages 168 public preserves with 106 miles of trails across regions such as southern Maine, Mount Desert Island, and Downeast. Its conservation efforts include land protection, habitat restoration, wildlife corridor preservation, and climate resilience initiatives, collaborating with landowners, communities, tribal entities, nonprofits, and government partners. Key programs include river ecosystem restoration, marsh conservation, island protection, and wildlife corridor projects. The organization promotes inclusive conservation, community engagement, and stewardship through volunteer opportunities, educational programs, events, and internships, and operates multiple offices throughout Maine. Public use of preserves is managed to balance ecological protection with low-impact recreation. Maine Wilderness Watershed Trust, also known as Maine Coast Heritage Trust, is a nonprofit land conservation organization founded in 1970 that protects and stewards Maine’s coastal lands, islands, rivers, and waters to support healthy ecosystems, communities, and climate resilience.

Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation operates as an independent non-profit organization of community members committed to fostering in Cape Elizabeth schools. The firm offers funding initiatives that fall outside the school budget, partnering with the school district to help achieve its vision and building community-wide support for the benefit of community schools. The company is headquartered in Cape Elizabeth, ME.