The Massawippi Foundation and the Massawippi Conservation Trust acknowledge that lands that we have protected in perpetuity stand on the unceded ancestral territory of the Wabanaki Nation (Abenaki), the Ndakina. We acknowledge that their history and relationship to this land and the water that flows through it, inspire us and guide our conservation work in our role as stewards of the land.
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Who We Are
The Massawippi Foundation (FMF) supports activities that benefit the inhabitants of the Massawippi Valley and contribute to the preservation of the unique ecosystems in the region. The Fondation Massawippi Foundation is about people helping people. The dollars to fund our work come from individuals, foundations and corporations that support our goals
The Massawippi Conservation Trust (MCT) was established to conserve land adjacent to Lake Massawippi and its tributaries and provide stewardship services in perpetuity.
The sister organizations are focused on the areas of North Hatley, Saint Catherine de Hatley, Ayer’s Cliff, Hatley and Canton de Hatley.
Our Goals
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1250 AC
of land conserved
12 KM
of trails created
$4 Million
donated
“People protect what they love.” ― Jacques Cousteau
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Come See! Come See! It’s Finally Open!September 13, 2024 - 6:49 am
Reflections on Some Common Nature “Do’s and Dont’s” | Part 2July 3, 2024 - 9:10 am
A beautiful day, out of the office and off the hiking trailsJuly 2, 2024 - 10:31 am
Events and Features
Think about an ice cube, the smaller it is the faster it melts
Conservation News, Education, Our News, ResearchEcological connectivity Breaks in ecological corridors Forest fragmentation Why is it important to connect parcels of land and maintain open corridors? Did you know that you need to be 200 […]
TURTLE NESTING SEASON
Conservation News, Education, ResearchNicolas Bousquet is the author of the following article. At the moment his major project that he is in charge of is a study of the wood turtle :This includes […]
Jane is an outdoor enthusiast who loves nature and walking. You can see her striding through the village and walking on our trails year round.
Conservation News, ProfilesShe has always loved walking and especially enjoys showing her visitors the Massawippi Trails when they come to stay in the region. Jane is as intimately entwined in the history […]