When Art Speaks for the Bay: MECA&D Student Voices
June 13, 2025
What happens when young artists turn their talents toward protecting Casco Bay? A new collaboration with MECA&D brought powerful, creative answers.
Improving and protecting the environmental health of Casco Bay
Please update your records with our new address.
75 West Commercial Street, Suite 301
Portland, ME 04101
Portland, ME 04101
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.
How You Can Help
Our Blog
Preparing the next wave of Casco Bay advocates
June 6, 2025
Since 2018, a small but growing group of legal externs has been helping us protect Casco Bay while shaping their own futures in environmental law.
Ocean Currents Exhibit: MECA&D Student Artwork
June 3, 2025
Twenty young artists created art centered on the challenges, hopes, and fears for Casco Bay’s past, present, and future.
Paddle with a Purpose
May 16, 2025
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.
Upcoming Events
July 1: Freshwater Finds: Exploring the Presumpscot with Water Reporter
Join us for a walk, a brew, and a chance to explore how Water Reporters help track the health of rivers like the Presumpscot.
July 9: Past, Present, and Future of Casco Bay: Members Annual Meeting
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.
Our Work
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 around the Bay.
Advocacy
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.
Get Involved
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.
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