2024
November 4, 2023
Managed by South Portland Land Trust
Since 2023
In Maine, US
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Trout Brook Nature area provides access to Trout Brook and and the Trout Brook Trail , a wooded trail in the middle of a residential area (view trail map ).
Photos taken at this observation site help us capture and monitor changes in the level and path of Trout Brook as it meanders through to Casco Bay. Stormwater and natural flows from ponds and small streams across South Portland and Cape Elizabeth frequently turn this gentle brook into a raging river. New species of trees and plants continue to crop up in the preserve as we slowly remove invasive species and create more opportunity for biodiverse growth to take hold.
SPLT (in collaboration with Portland Trails, Custom Float Services and Keeley Crane), transformed an unmaintained gravel pit into a natural area with stream-side, deep wood and meadow trails, new signage, two new bog bridges and a new 45 foot bridge over Trout Brook. SPLT volunteers pitched in to do the work and our volunteer stewards keep the trails well groomed.
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The South Portland Land Trust is committed to linking neighborhoods and improving quality of life in South Portland by expanding and maintaining trail networks and by conserving open spaces that are significant historically, educationally, recreationally, or ecologically.
The South Portland Land Trust is part of the Southern Maine Conservation Collaborative's Climate Change Observatory Network , a photo monitoring program designed to work with environmental organizations and communities to assist with the observation, measurement and documentation of long-term climate change trends and climate adaptation projects.
Coordinates: 43.6292162, -70.2450699
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