WALDOBORO — Anyone interested in learning more about the Medomak River watershed and what Midcoast Conservancy is doing to care for it is invited to join Midcoast Conservancy’s Medomak Regional Stewardship Manager, Morganne Price, and other staff for the inaugural “State of the Medomak” event Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 5 - 7 p.m., at the Waldo Theatre, in Waldoboro.

Topics to be addressed include: what a watershed is, the natural history of the Medomak, the current threats to the Medomak, and what Midcoast Conservancy is doing to address those threats.

In addition, attendees will learn how anyone can get involved through Midcoast Conservancy’s trail crew and water quality testing volunteer programs, and how everyone can do their part to protect this special watershed.

The gathering will begin with a happy hour at 5 p.m.; light refreshments will be provided. The 45-minute presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by mingling and an opportunity to connect with partnering organizations who will be tabling at the event. 

The event is free and open to the public; registration is requested by going to https://www.midcoastconservancy.org/events-list/state-of-the-medomak.

Midcoast Conservancy is a vibrant regional land trust that works to protect vital lands and waters on a scale that matters and to inspire wonder and action on behalf of all species and the Earth. The organization works throughout the Sheepscot River, Medomak River, and Damariscotta Lake watersheds. Midcoast Conservancy manages over 15,500 acres in 55 preserves and 100 miles of trails, including Hidden Valley Nature Center, a preserve with cabin and outdoor recreation equipment rentals and a low-impact forestry program. Community members can get involved in the organization’s work as volunteers with water quality monitoring, habitat restoration, fish passage projects, forestry or outdoor recreation and education. For more information, go to www.midcoastconservancy.org or call (207) 389-5150.