The Southern Maine Conservation Collaborative assists York and Cumberland County conservation organizations to acquire, manage and steward land in their communities by providing professional support services and networking opportunities.

The goal of the Conservation Collaborative is to increase the effectiveness of the conservation organizations and to strengthen the regional network between these organizations in York and Cumberland County.

The Conservation Collaborative, which officially launched its Pilot Year on January 3, 2012, functions as a co-operative service center, with member organizations pooling funds to purchase the types of staff help for which there is common need.