Joseph Taft

Joseph Taft is a skilled conservation professional with extensive experience in environmental assessment and management. As the Conservation Easement Manager at Maine Coast Heritage Trust since May 2022, Joseph Taft focuses on compliance assessments of conservation easements and provides reporting to landowners. Previous roles include Environmental Laboratory Analyst at Katahdin Analytical Services and Maine Healthy Beaches Program Specialist for the State of Maine, where responsibilities involved water quality sampling and report compilation. Joseph Taft also has a strong background in invasive species management from positions held in Vermont, including Environmental Technician III, Environmental Technician II, and Aquatic Invasive Species Management Intern. Educational qualifications include a Master of Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law and Graduate School and a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology from the University of Vermont.