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.
“When we slow down and disengage our flight-or-flight response, our brains can take in more information,” Davinica explains. “This helps us notice incremental changes, like rising sea levels, and to hopefully intervene before they become catastrophic.”
How can we protect Maine’s shellfish—and a $600 billion fishing industry—from the growing threat of ocean acidification? Scientists, seaweed, and collaboration might hold the answers.
From groundbreaking research on PFAS and inspiring community action, to creative photo contests and exciting milestones, these stories showcase the power of collaboration and resilience.
Here are 15 photos from 2024 that capture the heart, humor, and hard work of our amazing community.
Join us and Representative Ankeles to discuss Maine’s stocks of toxic firefighting foam and learn how you can support legislation to prevent spills and exposure to “forever chemicals.”
Join Water Reporter Davinica Nemtzow at Spear Farm Estuary Preserve for each of the four seasons to hone your observation skills amidst meadows, forests, saltwater marsh, freshwater, and more.
Remember last year’s devastating storms and the rise in beach and clam flat closures? Join us for an engaging early morning conversation with Representative Arthur Bell about stormwater pollution and a proposed bill to address this growing threat to Maine’s waters.
Join us at Toad&Co for Yoga for Good with Ashley Flowers on first Fridays for the next four months – all class fees will be donated to Friends of Casco Bay!
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.
