Judy Marden
Androscoggin Land Trust – Board President
(207) 782-2302
The Androscoggin Land Trust is pleased to announce that Michael Auger, former Director of Land Protection and Stewardship, has been named Executive Director of the regional conservation organization. “No one could be better suited for the position,” said Judy Marden, Board President. “Mike knows the Land Trust inside out; he has great relationships with our landowners, partners, members, and volunteers. Through his many years with the Land Trust, he has earned the trust of the Board and the community. We are delighted that he will put his experience to work in this new capacity.”
Auger was born and raised in Auburn, ME, and received a B.S. in Natural Resources with a concentration in Ecology and Natural Resources from the University of Maine, Orono, in 1995. Prior to becoming the Land Trust’s first Director of Land Protection and Stewardship in 2006, he was self-employed as a consulting ecologist, and also worked for The Nature Conservancy and the Maine Natural Areas Program.
“Auger and his wife Christina Epperson, were the quintessential volunteers in ALT’s formative years,” said Marden. “They led field trips, took on administrative tasks, wrote grants, and pretty much kept the Land Trust going when we had no paid staff. We were fortunate to be able to hire Mike formally in 2006, and even more fortunate to hire him as Executive Director now. He has grown through the ranks to this position, and has a deep understanding of land conservation. We are confident that he represents the best of ALT.” Board member and Stewardship Committee Chair Doug Boyd said “I have the greatest respect for his talents,” and ALT Secretary Camille Parrish added: “We need to continue with strong, knowledgeable leadership at this time, and Mike is the key to that happening.”
Through the national Land Trust Alliance, Mike has received further professional development, as well as Fire Management training and GIS Map training. He is an accomplished botanist, and enjoys hiking, kayaking, traveling, and just being outdoors. As a graduate of Boston University’s Genealogical Research program, Mike enjoys delving into his family roots, which extend from L-A through New England, Quebec, and New Brunswick.
The Androscoggin Land Trust protects important natural areas, traditional landscapes, and outdoor experiences within the Androscoggin River Watershed by promoting stewardship and supporting a network of public and privately-held conservation land. ALT currently conserves nearly 4850 acres of land, including over ten miles of riverfront along the Androscoggin River. For more information, call 207-782-2320 or visit www.androscogginlandtrust.org.