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Indigenous Group Buys First Cape Cod Acreage
6 Jul
Summary
- Native Land Conservancy purchased 20.4 acres in Eastham for $3 million.
- The land overlooks First Encounter Beach and hosts vital wildlife habitats.
- Eastham property acquisition marks the conservancy's first Outer Cape site.
The Native Land Conservancy, a nonprofit led by Indigenous peoples, has secured its inaugural property on the Outer Cape Cod. The organization purchased 20.4 acres in Eastham for $3 million on June 30. This significant acquisition includes land overlooking First Encounter Beach, known for its marshes and upland wildlife habitats.
This 20.4-acre parcel is surrounded by protected conservation lands, including the 126-acre Oak Meadow Herring River marsh. The property also features a house built around 1740, formerly used as a hunting camp. Existing conservation restrictions, which prohibit certain developments, will remain in place through a partnership with The Nature Conservancy.
This purchase represents a major milestone for the Native Land Conservancy, which now manages 17 properties totaling approximately 250 acres across Massachusetts and Wisconsin. The organization emphasizes that Indigenous-led land conservation is vital for restoring healthy landscapes and protecting Indigenous lifeways, integrating cultural stories and practices into land stewardship.
