Downeast Trout Unlimited meeting with Lauren Pickford
Press Release
ELLSWORTH—Join Downeast Trout Unlimited for our first meeting of the season on October 16 as Lauren Pickford, Trout Unlimited Maine Project Manager, will describe current and future projects around the state including strategic wood additions.
Pickford was recently hired as the Trout Unlimited Project Manager for Maine for her extensive experience and deep commitment to conservation. Throughout her career, she has worked to preserve Maine's natural resources for both recreation and wildlife.
Lauren earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Maine and a master’s degree in Wildlife Conservation and Management from Unity College. She has focused on watershed protection in central and western Maine, most recently in trout and landlocked salmon conservation in the Greater Sebago Lakes Watershed. Her work with Sebago Clean Waters and Lakes Environmental Association reconnected miles of streams and rivers.
Lauren served as Planning and Land Use Manager at the Lakes Environmental Association in Bridgton, Maine, overseeing projects to protect water quality, aquatic habitats, and stream connectivity. She led a watershed-wide Aquatic Organism Passage Initiative and advocated for environmental protections in legislation and local policies. At the 7 Lakes Alliance in Belgrade Lauren managed volunteer and staff programs, including Maine's largest Youth Conservation Corps, and assisted in fundraising, outreach, and educational events throughout the watershed.
Lauren's dedication to Maine's natural landscapes is also reflected in her personal life. She plays ice hockey and engages in many outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, and skiing. Lauren grew up in southern Maine on the tidal Piscataqua River and now lives in Sumner, with a small brook trout stream in her backyard.
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
Hybrid meeting Wednesday, October 16, 5:30 p.m. at the Moore Community Center, 125 State Street, Ellsworth and via Zoom. Pre-register at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82292257617?pwd=7zhrxxJoU7CmgMoNX7xxsdzGKlz6qS.1
ABOUT DOWNEAST TROUT UNLIMITED
Downeast Trout Unlimited (DETU) chapter 305 is dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring Maine's cold water fisheries and their watersheds. Go to www.tu.org/join305Downeast to join-New memberships are half price! To renew call 800-834-2419. Â
Donations may be mailed to Downeast Trout Unlimited, c/o Dana Hunter, Treasurer; 9 Lobster Pool Road Little Deer Isle, ME 04650.Â
Contact DETU Secretary Tammy Packie, tpackie@gmail.com or visit https://www.downeasttu.org/ or Downeast TU on Facebook.
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