Land Trust and Department of Fish and Game Clean Up and Protect Parcel in Montague

 

The Franklin Land Trust and MA Department of Fish and Game (DFG) are working with the Estate of Rodney Beauchesne to clean up and conserve this critical piece of property that is a land protection priority for the DFG given its 1000 plus feet of frontage on the Saw Mill River (and its related wetlands), one of the Commonwealth’s premier cold water fisheries.  


The property also sits across the street from one of Montague’s public drinking water supply wells and has very high scenic value due to the close proximity to the Montague town center. At the completion of this project DFG will own the property and it will be open to the public.

 

The Franklin Land Trust is actively seeking financial support to secure the permanent protection and restoration of this locally important property. We need to raise $6,000 to help cover the substantial clean up costs that are associated with this property.
Visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/STI-Services/233877509280?ref=mf#/album.php?aid=129034&id=233877509280&ref=mf
to view pictures of the clean up in progress.

 

To date the Franklin Land Trust has secured  $1,700 in  matching anonymous challenge pledges from local residents. We must raise $1,700 dollars to secure that pledge amount. In addition we must raise $2,600 more to reach our goal of $6,000.

Please read what one neighbor and anonymous donor has said:
"As a member of the community in Montague Center, I'm so please that the Franklin Land Trust is providing us the incredible service of cleaning up the Beauchesne property and returning it to open space with walking trails and fishing spots. They are protecting our water supply and the floodplain for the Saw Mill River. I hope other neighbors will join me in supporting this project."  - Anonymous Community Member,  $500 challenge gift

Donations may be mailed to: Franklin Land Trust, PO Box 450, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370.

Called in with a credit card to: 413.625.9151

Or online:
 Protector          $25

Caretaker          $50

Sustainer            $100

Steward             $250

 

Defender          $500

Conservator       $1000

Benefactor       $2500

Visionary          $5000