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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 BCT Save the Quivett Marsh Vista!
The Brewster Conservation Trust needs help to close the deal on a wonderful piece of land tucked between Rt. 6A and the Quivett Marsh in West Brewster – a lot of help.
It can come only from you, the friends of Brewster’s marshes, estuaries, ponds and woods.
BCT is on the hook for $133,100, an odd number, to be sure, but it’s what remains of the purchase price after the town, the state and several foundations and generous individuals have paid a share.
The land was once the site of the Skyline Motel, a remnant of the 1950s that had fallen into disuse and was finally demolished two years ago, opening up a broad view of marsh and a glimpse of bay, one of the few places where travelers on old Kings Highway in Brewster can get a full view of the town’s famous marshes.
“The amount we must raise is more than twice the donations that we normally receive in a year. So it’s simple -- if all those who gave $25 or $50 or $100 or any amount last year to the Brewster Conservation Trust double their contribution this year, or if every donor brings a new donor, the Quivett Marsh property will be fully paid for,” said BCT Trustee Bob Williams.
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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