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Sears Island is a priceless piece of Maine's natural and cultural heritage. Standing at the head of beautiful Penobscot Bay, it has provided sustenance and recreation to its area citizens for thousands of years. In addition, it offers stunning land and seascapes and provides critical habitat for numerous plant and animal species – both land and marine. The twentieth century brought several decades of controversy to the once peaceful island, as various industrial projects were proposed and ultimately defeated by environmental groups who had a vision of a higher and better use for its extraordinary natural resources. Now Friends of Sears Island is proud to have been part of the effort that has resulted in 601 of the 936 acres being permanently protected under a Conservation Easement held by Maine Coast Heritage Trust. ***
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