Paint River Lower Hemlock Rapids Conservation Easement

This property contains natural riparian land with forested and wetland habitats. These forested riparian lands provide shade and cover for fish and water quality protection for the river by preventing warming and sedimentation. Mature hardwood and conifer forests contain native species including white cedar, balsam fir, spruce, ash, birch, and red maple. Large riverbank trees provide nesting and roosting perches for bald eagles, red-shouldered hawks, and osprey. Rocky outcrops and seasonal areas of standing water punctuate the forested wetlands, adding niche habitat biodiversity. Rock ledges and overhanging logs at the river edge provide habitat for aquatic invertebrates, waterfowl, turtles, and otter, among other species.

While the property remains private and off limits to the public, the Paint River is a navigable public waterway for kayak and canoe trips. Please be respectful of the landowners if you choose to paddle through this stretch and do not trespass on their land.