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These links below were compiled by CONA members and are are presented in no particular order.  If you find one that seem to be broken, please email the webmaster with the suspect link.

Maine Farmland Trust Established in 1999, Maine Farmland Trust is Maine’s only statewide land trust focused exclusively on farmland. It is our mission to:
* Protect and preserve Maine’s farmland
* Keep agricultural lands working
* Support the future of farming in Maine
We work with landowners, land trusts, farm groups, towns and state agencies, to identify and preserve valuable agricultural land, so that it will forever remain available for agriculture. And, through our FarmLink program, we connect farmers looking for land with farmers who have farms for sale or lease.

Lincoln Academy's student Climate Action Club  We are a student run club at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, Maine. We are dedicated to fighting global warming, both in our school and community. We work on many advocacy projects to achieve our goal.

Midcoast Green Collaborative is a group of business persons, public officials and other citizens from the Damariscotta area of midcoast Maine who have joined together to promote a viable "green” program of socially responsible economic growth that will help answer the need for new, well paying jobs in a revitalized, balanced economy built on the production of goods, rather than just services, retail sales, and tourism.

The Telling Room in Portland, links student writers with adult volunteer mentors who encourage and guide writing and storytelling. They have published at least two collections, one of which I know is a compilation of very moving stories by immigrant children.

U.S. Institute of Peace  is an independent, nonpartisan institution established and funded by Congress. Its goals are to help prevent and resolve violent international conflicts, promote post-conflict stability and development, and increase conflict management capacity, tools, and intellectual capital worldwide. The Institute does this by empowering others with knowledge, skills, and resources, as well as by directly engaging in peacebuilding efforts around the globe.

Human Rights Watch  is one of the world’s leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. By focusing international attention where human rights are violated, we give voice to the oppressed and hold oppressors accountable for their crimes. Our rigorous, objective investigations and strategic, targeted advocacy build intense pressure for action and raise the cost of human rights abuse. For 30 years, Human Rights Watch has worked tenaciously to lay the legal and moral groundwork for deep-rooted change and has fought to bring greater justice and security to people around the world.

The Camden Conference  Founded in 1987, the Camden Conference is a nonprofit, non-partisan educational organization whose mission is to foster informed discourse on world issues.

Pathfinder International’s mission is to ensure that people everywhere have the right and opportunity to live a healthy reproductive life.

Frances Perkins Center Honoring and carrying on the work of Frances Perkins, the first woman appointed to a United States presidential Cabinet

The Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence works with young people and adults to prevent and respond to bias, harassment and violence by providing training, education and advocacy in schools, colleges, government agencies, non-profit organizations and communities.

Partners for Peace provides a public platform for the voices of Israeli and Palestinian women working for a peaceful and just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Natural Resources Council of Maine is a nonprofit membership organization protecting, restoring, and conserving Maine's environment, now and for future generations.

Skidompha public library Damariscotta, Maine

Maine Coast Bookshop and Coffee, Damariscotta, Maine

Mother Jones News is a nonprofit news organization that specializes in investigative, political, and social justice reporting. We currently have two main "channels": an award-winning bimonthly national magazine (circulation 240,000), and a website featuring new, original reporting 24-7.

Common Dreams is a national nonprofit, progressive, nonpartisan citizens' organization founded in 1997 by political activists Craig Brown and his late wife, Lina Newhouser. We are a powerful online voice for change in America. With millions of monthly readers, we have become one of the top progressive websites.

Elderhostel  Discover nearly 8,000 educational tours in all 50 states and more than 90 countries with Elderhostel, the not-for-profit leader in educational travel since 1975. Alongside local and renowned experts, experience in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning opportunities, from cultural tours and study cruises to walking, biking and more.

Damariscotta River Association is a non-profit community-supported land trust working in the greater Damariscotta River region. DRA conserves critical land and water resources, including outstanding wildlife habitat, public access,

Knox - Lincoln Soils and Conservation Our Mission is to promote agriculture in Conservation of Land and Water Resources for our Community through Proactive Efforts, Actions and Education

Habitat for Humanity/7 Rivers Maine brings families and communities in need together with volunteers and resources to build decent, affordable houses.