WHO WE ARE

• Networks of conserved land, clean water, wildlife habitat, working farms, and public access to nature are recognized as vital assets to the economy and quality of place.

• People of all ages are connected to the outdoors and the next generation is inspired to be environmental stewards.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gretchen Anderson, Buxton
David Cole, Gorham
Chris Goodall, Gorham
James Hughes, Gorham
Amanda Lessard, Westbrook
Jim McBride, Windham
Tamara Lee Pinard, Gray
Casey Skovran, Westbrook
Marla Stelk, Gorham
Matt Streeter, Portland
Sandy Truslow, Standish
Mikki vanSummern, Windham

Staff

William Sedlack
Executive Director
(207) 839-4633, will@prlt.org

Will began as the Executive Director of the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust in 2023. He has been in the nonprofit and education fields for over a decade, working for Maine Conservation Voters and the Gorham School System. Will also worked for Friends of Casco Bay, Calendar Island Mussels, and Maine Farmland Trust as a legal fellow. Will has a Law Degree from the University of Maine School of Law and a Master of Policy, Planning, and Management from the Muskie School of Public Service at USM. In his free time, Will enjoys fly fishing, cross-country skiing, gardening, walking, and getting outdoors with his wife, Maye.

Toby Jacobs
Program Manager
(207) 536-8623, toby@prlt.org

Toby began working at the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust in 2016. He has spent over 15 years working for environmental organizations and has a Master’s in Conservation Biology. Internationally, he has managed conservation projects in Costa Rica and Honduras. In Maine, he has surveyed the City of Portland’s trees, managed volunteers in Portland’s urban gardens, monitored shellfish areas for the Maine Department of Marine Resources, and maintained miles of land trust trails. He also serves as a Board Member of the Freeport Conservation Trust. In his free time, Toby enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, rock climbing, and exploring the Maine woods with his family.

Brenna Crothers
Community Engagement Manager
‪(207) 200-4067‬, brenna@prlt.org

Brenna Crothers began working at the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust in 2022. She comes with a wealth of experience as the Outreach and Education Coordinator for Great Works Land Trust in southern Maine for eight years. Brenna earned her BA in Arts Education from Wheaton College and followed with a Masters in Education from Tufts University and holds a certificate in Geographic Information Systems. Following school she taught for a few years as an Arts Educator at Heronfield Academy in NH prior to working in the environmental non-profit field. In her free time, Brenna enjoys trail running, cross-country skiing, hiking and spending time with her family.

Becca Troast
Development Coordinator
becca@prlt.org

Becca earned their Bachelors in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences with a minor in Nonprofit Management from the University of Florida. Becca's expertise in development was shaped by their previous employment at the Natural Resources Council of Maine, American Lung Association, and the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.  They enjoy woodworking, cooking, and getting outside with their partner, Amanda, and dog, Remy.

History

Presumpscot Regional Land Trust was founded in 1986 and has conserved land in Gorham, Gray, Sebago, Standish, Windham and Westbrook.  Windham Land Trust was founded in 2000 and had conserved lands in Gorham, Gray, and Windham.  Gorham Trails Inc, a town land trust in Gorham, had conserved lands in Gorham, Windham and Westbrook. The three land trusts shared much of the same coverage area, along with many members and values–making the three organizations a natural fit to merge.

Founded in 1989, Presumpscot River Watch uses volunteers to sample and test water quality at points on the Presumpscot River and its tributaries. This work has now become an ongoing program of our land trust called the Water Quality Monitoring Program.

In October 2016, members of the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust, Windham Land Trust, and Presumpscot River Watch voted to merge as one organization with the name Presumpscot Regional Land Trust.

In September of 2017, members of the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust and Gorham Trails Inc voted to incorporate all Gorham Trails Inc’ conserved lands within the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust.

To learn more about our vision and long-term plans, see our Strategic Plan.