The office is located at 474 Bucksport Rd., Ellsworth, Maine. We are co-located with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The District was formed in 1963 to provide conservation at the county level. We educate residents about the value of our natural resources and encourage local conservation. We help property owners in Hancock County implement voluntary programs with an emphasis on soil and water conservation by offering technical assistance and planning skills. We also work with a myriad of other stakeholders, such as county, town, municipal, state government, businesses, federal agencies, and non-profits to deliver meaningful conservation. The District works with NRCS to promote USDA programs that support environmental quality improvements for agricultural operations. We work alongside other Districts with the annual Envirothon competition for high school students. The competition consists of outdoor field tests requiring students to apply what they know about ecosystems and resource conservation in real world contexts.

The District's mission is to provide and promote leadership in the conservation of natural resources through proper stewardship and educational programs.

Hard Labor Creek State Park’s Piedmont habitats intertwine with the historic landscape transformed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, providing solace and solitude for recreation and reflection.

Harpswell Heritage Land Trust works to preserve and protect Harpswell’s natural resources, cultural heritage, and access to the outdoors now and forever through conservation, stewardship, and education.