Land protection WISH LIST

3.8-acre Quivett Marsh Vista Project in Brewster

The Brewster Conservation Trust is leading the effort to raise $224,000 to preserve 3.8 acres (comprised of two separate parcels) nestled between historic Route 6A and the sweeping salt marsh of Quivett Creek in West Brewster. The "Quivett Marsh Vista" aims to preserve the view from Rt. 6A shown above in photos from 1953 (lower photo) before the Skyline Motel was built on the site and from 2008 (upper photo) after the abandoned motel was removed. The motel has been removed by the current owner, but unless the land is preserved, two houses will go up and block the view.

• The 3.8 acres is connected to 100 acres of town-owned marsh in Quivett Creek and 70 acres of beach and upland at the Crowes Pasture Conservation Area in Dennis.
• The properties afford good opportunities for a public turnout on Route 6A to admire the marsh view with a picnic table set back from the roadway.
• The properties provide more than 800 feet along the edge of Quivett Creek marsh, offering water quality protection to this water body, estuary, and herring run.
• The properties provide a scenic greenbelt along more than 600 feet of frontage on the historic Old Kings Highway near the western gateway into Brewster.

1.54-acre Pinto Project on Drummer Cove in Wellfleet

The Wellfleet Conservation Trust needs to raise $110,000 to enable the town to purchase and preserve 1.54 acres on Drummer Cove in South Wellfleet. This land preservation project will help to protect the water quality of Drummer Cove and connect a walking trail from the Drummer Cove shoreline to upland overlooking the cove. The Drummer Cove Trail will allow a mile-long public walking trail loop to be finished and enjoyed.

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