Friends of Casco Bay improves and protects the environmental health of Casco Bay. As home to the Casco BAYKEEPER® we act as the eyes, ears, and voice of the Bay.
We use an integrated approach to tackle the largest threats to the health of our coastal waters,
meeting our mission through science, advocacy, and community engagement. We track the health
of the Bay, advocate to reduce pollution and increase climate resiliency, and engage the public in
our efforts to improve and protect Casco Bay.
Registered Maine Guide Jen Deraspe completed her solo, 85-mile canoe journey from Bethel to Casco Bay, raising over $5,000 and awareness for Friends of Casco Bay and Friends of the Presumpscot River.
In honor of Earth Day, we are shining a light on some of the important work happening around the Bay.
Watch our conversation with five MECA&D student about their art exploring the health of Casco Bay.
Take action by April 10 to support LD 25—a bond to help Maine safely manage PFAS-laden sludge and protect public health and the environment.
Celebrate World Oceans Day with a little Friday morning good! Join us for the Back Cove Summer Sweep, a community cleanup of Portland’s beloved Back Cove
Join us for a powerful discussion between three generations of Casco Bay advocates, reflecting on past successes and exploring future challenges to protect our coastal waters.
We “listen” to Casco Bay by collecting water quality data, enabling us to identify threats to the health of the Bay. We track water quality year-round from our three Continuous Monitoring Stations, and collect seasonal water samples around the Bay.
Advocating for clean marine water is at the core of our work. Led by our chief advocate, the Casco Baykeeper, our staff and community lend the Bay our voices. We advocate for the health of our coastal waters in town halls and the state legislature, and work with businesses and environmental agencies to promote clean water policies and practices.
The name Friends of Casco Bay was chosen with purposeful intent. It takes a community to care for the Bay. We host events to educate the public on issues affecting the Bay and coordinate volunteer efforts to improve its health. We are proud to say that our volunteers and supporters are among the Bay’s most dedicated ambassadors.
