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The Brewster
Conservation Trust works to protect open space, water
bodies and watersheds, wildlife habitat, and the
natural characteristics of the Town of Brewster.
The Trust acquires land by gift or purchase, helps
landowners restrict development of their property,
and partners with the Town of Brewster and other
organizations to encourage sound conservation practices. |
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The Trust is a 501-c3 nonprofit organization,
governed by a volunteer board of Brewster residents
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supported
by the donations of residents, friends and foundations.
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Hello to friends and neighbors
Welcome to the website of the Brewster Conservation Trust.
Environmental protection in this day and age requires
private/public partnerships and indeed, BCT works very
closely with agencies of the town of Brewster. But
as the private part of that partnership the BCT needs
and appreciates the support of all Brewster residents
and friends for our mission displayed above. The following
pages will give you information about the open space
we have protected, our continued activities in land
protection, and how you can participate in this noble
effort. Thank you for visiting.
DONATE HERE!
Help Preserve the Quivett Marsh Vista!
See a YouTube video by clicking here.
The sign, “Save this View,” is gone from the Quivett Marsh Vista overlook and the town, working with the Brewster Conservation Trust, has made some significant improvements for your enjoyment, with fenced parking space, paths and a picnic table. But the tract beside Rt. 6A in west Brewster is not fully paid for yet and the need for your help continues.
When BCT and the town put together the deal for buying the 4.3 acre parcel, once the site of the Skyline Motel, funding was to come from three sources, state, town and BCT. The state contributed $351,156, the town $100,000 from Community Preservation Act funds, and BCT pledged the remainder: $224,000. It was by far the largest commitment the BCT had ever undertaken.
The fund-raising has gone very well, but we still need to raise $41,782 and we’re determined to raise it by the end of the year – with your help.
We’ve come this far with the help of the Mary-Louise and Ruth N. Eddy Foundation, the Fields Pond Foundation, the Dennis Conservation Trust, the Cape Cod Five Cents Bank Charitable Foundation, the Charles Thomsen Land Fund, the Brewster Foundation, former BCT trustee Fran Nickerson and many other generous folks.
But now we need to go over the top during the holiday season. We need this final support of all Brewster residents and friends who appreciate the sweeping view from this roadside rest and, more importantly, understand the value of our marshes as marine life habitat, and the need to keep development at arm’s length.
You can help bring this drive to a successful conclusion by donating to preserve the Quivett Marsh Vista.
To help preserve the Quivett Marsh Vista,
please donate here,
or
mail your check to:
Brewster Conservation Trust, P.O. Box 268, Brewster, MA 02631.
CLICK HERE for an aerial map of the Quivett Marsh Vista Project
The Brewster Conservation Trust, founded in 1983 to help preserve the natural resources of Brewster, now protects more than 667 acres in the town. It is a non-profit organization governed and supported by local residents. BCT was a founding member of The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts in 1986.
BCT adds to Lower Road holdings
Wildlife, key watershed protected
Underpass Road tract preserved
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