Who we are
“When Friends of Casco Bay sees a problem, they don’t stand on the shore and complain or just call the authorities. They wade in and work cooperatively to find a solution.” ~ Jeffrey Jordan, former South Portland City Manager
History
In 1989 Friends of Casco Bay (FOCB) was organized by concerned citizens in response to "Troubled Waters," an alarming report that claimed that Casco Bay was one of the most polluted estuaries in the nation. The grassroots organization quickly became embroiled in two controversial issues: a proposed new marina in Portland and sewage treatment on Peaks Island. The group soon recognized that it needed someone to work with interested parties to find collaborative solutions. Within two years the organization hired its first staff person, Joe Payne, as Casco BAYKEEPER®, making him the seventh WATERKEEPER® in the WATERKEEPER movement. 2006 marks the seventeeth year that Friends of Casco Bay has been the leading environmental organization working to improve and protect the environmental health of Casco Bay.
Board of Directors
Friends of Casco Bay's Board of Directors is a dedicated group of individuals who give so much of themselves to protect and improve Casco Bay.
Staff
The staff members of Friends of Casco Bay are among its most valuable assets, working in research, outreach, and advocacy.
Vessels
We patrol Casco Bay aboard Donovan's Delight, Wanda, Yogi.....
