Working with you
to keep Casco Bay blue

Become a member

Join us at an upcoming event

Friends of Casco Bay improves and protects the environmental health of Casco Bay. 

 

Our areas of work are:


Science

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 from 24 locations around the Bay. 


Baykeeping

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


Community Engagement

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.

We are hiring a Communications Coordinator:

A full time position with a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Learn more and how to apply

 

Get to know us. Read our stories.

A Grassroots movement in South Portland is a model for the Bay

November 20, 2023

If you drive around South Portland these days, you may have noticed yard signs that read “100 Resilient Yards, Revitalizing South Portland One Yard At… Read more

How we are moving science forward

November 14, 2023

Sensor Squad Moves Science Forward Good decisions are made using good data. That’s the idea behind the Maine Ocean Climate Collaborative. “The Collaborative is made… Read more

Ever-Changing Casco Bay

November 12, 2023

Casco Bay is ever-changing. The Bay changes with each tide, each day, and each season. And now, because of climate change, our coastal waters are… Read more

 

Friends of Casco Bay’s Successes

 

 

How you can help:

Donate

Photograph by Kevin Morris

Volunteer

Photograph by Dave Dostie

Email Sign Up

We’re proud members of

                        

Cover photo: Photograph by Kevin Morris