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2022

Extreme heat, heavy rain, lawn runoff blamed for Brunswick clam die-off, Times Record, October 4, 2022
 
Casco Bay group honors clean water heroes, Working Waterfront, September 29, 2022
 
Hot weather fuels algal blooms in Casco Bay that may be killing soft-shell clams, Portland Press Herald, August 17, 2022
 
Volunteers ‘nabbing nitrogen’ in Portland Harbor to study health of Casco Bay, WMTW, August 9, 2022
 
Volunteers sample Portland Harbor for nitrogen levels, Maine Public, August 8 2022
 
Intertidal: Casco Bay has benefited from Clean Water Act, Times Record, July 28, 2022
 
Maine requires larger communities to step up fight against stormwater pollution, Portland Press Herald, July 8, 2022
 
Enviros train drone pilots to find and pursue pollution, AP News, June 30, 2022
 
Sewage pump-out program returns for Casco Bay boaters, NEWS CENTER Maine, June 6, 2022
 
Friends of Casco Bay hires new leader, Times Record, May 23, 2022
 
Conservation groups call for federal review of offshore wind impact on Gulf of Maine ecosystems, Maine Public, May 3, 2022
 
Updated stormwater rules expected to reduce pollution in Casco Bay, Portland Phoenix, February 23, 2022 
 
 

2021

Ivy Frignoca, Casco Baykeeper, Maine Women Magazine, December 31, 2021 (page 24)
 
Artists, scientists collaborate in Portland to broaden climate change conversation, Portland Phoenix, December 8, 2021
 
Intertidal: As forces of nature, there’s a lot to know about changing tides, Times Record, December 2, 2021
 
Friends of Casco Bay plans virtual ride-along, launches search for new exec, Portland Phoenix, October 20, 2021
 
Contaminated water, oily seaweed removed from Willard Beach, Portland Press Herald, August 26, 2021
 
Willard Beach in South Portland could be closed for days because of oil spill, Portland Press Herald, August 25, 2021
 
Deep Water: ‘The Salt That Carries Us,’ written collectively in Congress Square Park, Portland Press Herald, August 15, 2021
 
On the record with—Cathy Ramsdell of Friends of Casco Bay; long-time director leaves organization, bay stronger, Working Waterfront, August 8, 2021
 
Giant jellyfish at home in Maine, Working Waterfront, August 4, 2021
 
Portland wastewater projects give hope to advocates for cleaner Casco Bay, Portland Phoenix, August 4, 2021
 
Monitoring the health of Casco Bay is the work of Friends of Casco Bay, NEWS CENTER Maine, July 7, 2021
 
New stations offer 24/7 look at health of western, eastern regions of Casco Bay, Portland Forecaster, May 11, 2021
 
 

2020

Letter to the Editor: Electric cars are a boon not a sacrifice, Special to the Press Herald, December 14, 2020
https://www.pressherald.com/2020/12/14/letter-to-the-editor-electric-cars-are-a-boon-not-a-sacrifice/

Friends of Casco Bay Advocate for Climate Change Initiative; Muskie’s Legacy Should be Celebrated

Hundreds of volunteers help monitor Casco Bay, NEWS CENTER Maine, October 6, 2020 https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/as-seen-on-tv/hundreds-of-volunteers-help-monitor-casco-bay/97-2815affd-93d3-49cf-bc81-36cd61936d1d

What’s that structure going up next to Back Cove?, Portland Press Herald, September 28, 2020 https://www.pressherald.com/2020/09/28/whats-that-structure-going-up-next-to-back-cove/

Maine Voices: A Mainer fought for the Casco Bay, Presumpscot River we enjoy today, Special to the Press Herald, September 15, 2020 https://www.pressherald.com/2020/09/15/maine-voices-a-mainer-fought-for-the-casco-bay-presumpscot-river-we-enjoy-today/

Community Champions monitor the water conditions of Casco Bay, WMTW News 8, August 28, 2020 https://www.wmtw.com/article/community-champions-monitor-the-water-conditions-of-casco-bay/33836780#

Volunteers take care of Casco Bay during pandemic, WGME, August 19, 2020 https://wgme.com/news/coronavirus/volunteers-take-care-of-casco-bay-during-pandemic

Nearly 4 million gallons of wastewater discharged into Casco Bay, Portland Press Herald, July 24, 2020 https://www.pressherald.com/2020/07/24/nearly-4-million-gallons-of-wastewater-discharged-into-casco-bay/

Letter to the Editor: Hold water district accountable for sewage spill, Portland Press Herald, July 22, 2020 https://www.pressherald.com/2020/07/22/letter-to-the-editor-hold-water-district-accountable-for-sewage-spill/

For Casco Bay, for Us, Rewilding Earth, July 13, 2020 https://rewilding.org/for-casco-bay-for-us/

The Wrap: Piccolo closes, four other restaurants open or reopen, Portland Press Herald, July 8, 2020 https://www.pressherald.com/2020/07/08/the-wrap-piccolo-closes-four-other-restaurants-open-or-re-open/

Intertidal: Hope springs for controlling invasive crabs, Intertidal, June 25, 2020  https://www.pressherald.com/2020/06/25/intertidal-hope-springs-for-controlling-invasive-crabs/

‘A win for everybody:’ Waterfront interests align on dredging of Portland Harbor, Portland Phoenix, June 24, 2020 https://portlandphoenix.me/a-win-for-everybody-waterfront-interests-align-on-dredging-of-portland-harbor/

Intertidal: Climate council work continues, Intertidal, May 7, 2020
https://www.pressherald.com/2020/05/07/intertidal-climate-council-work-continues/

Longtime Casco Bay science educator retires, The Forecaster, March 31, 2020
https://www.pressherald.com/2020/03/31/longtime-casco-bay-science-educator-retires

South Portland’s goal of limiting fertilizer use still ‘a work in progress’, The Forecaster, January 16, 2019
https://www.pressherald.com/2020/01/16/south-portlands-goal-of-limiting-fertilizer-use-still-a-work-in-progress/

Maine towns, businesses face potential 40% increase on wastewater fees, Portland Press Herald, January 15, 2020     https://www.pressherald.com/2020/01/15/maine-towns-businesses-face-potential-40-percent-increase-on-wastewater-fees/

2019

Casco Bay temperature data detailswarming, Working Waterfront, December 3, 2019
http://www.islandinstitute.org/working-waterfront/casco-bay-temperature-data-details-warming

Friends of Casco Bay will add data stations to get a clearer picture of quickly changing waters, Portland Press Herald, November 16, 2019
https://www.pressherald.com/2019/11/16/friends-of-casco-bay-to-add-data-stations-to-get-clearer-picture-of-changing-conditions/

State of Maine taking steps to fight climate change, WGME 13, September 25, 2019
https://wgme.com/news/local/state-of-maine-taking-steps-to-fight-climate-change

Maine finally addressing climate change in the gulf, Portland Press Herald, September 16, 2019
https://www.pressherald.com/2019/09/16/maine-finally-addressing-climate-change-in-the-gulf/

Maine Voices: It’s time to decide what kind of park we want Fort Gorges to be, Portland Press Hearald, September 3, 2019
https://www.pressherald.com/2019/09/03/maine-voices-its-time-to-decide-what-kind-of-park-we-want-fort-gorges-to-be/

Mysterious algae bloom forms in Casco Bay, WGME 13, August 27, 2019 https://wgme.com/news/local/mysterious-algae-bloom-forms-in-casco-bay

What’s in a name?, Points East, August 2019  https://view.publitas.com/points-east-magazine/points-east-magazine-august-2019/page/24-25

Holy Donut founder moving to Hawaii to watch daughter catch a wave, Portland Press Herald, August 3, 2019
https://www.pressherald.com/2019/08/03/oahu-dreaming-doughnut-maker-moving-to-hawaii-to-watch-daughter-catch-a-wave/

Headmaster educates boaters on keeping clean Bay, Working Waterfront, August 14, 2019
http://www.islandinstitute.org/working-waterfront/headmaster-educates-boaters-keeping-clean-bay

Marine Boat Builders: Pumpout boat, Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors, July/ August 2019

Monitoring Middle Bay’s blooms, Times Record, July 25, 2019
https://www.timesrecord.com/dynamicpage/pdf/254971

Spotlight of the Month: Friends of Casco Bay, Bigelow Investment Advisors Newsletter, July 19, 2019
https://www.bigelowadvisors.com/2019/07/12/positive-impact-spotlight-water/

Friends group launches ‘Headmaster’, South Portland – Cape Elizabeth Sentry, June 21, 2019
https://sentry.mainelymediallc.com/articles/friends-group-launches-headmaster/

This boat is busy cleaning up boaters’ business, News Center Maine, June 17, 2019
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/this-boat-is-busy-cleaning-up-boaters-business/97-55a4f1a7-4dad-4c45-b599-36e1fde78ff9

Public invited to keep eyes on Casco Bay with Water Reporter app, The Forecaster, June 17, 2019
http://www.theforecaster.net/public-invited-to-keep-eyes-on-casco-bay-with-water-reporter-app/

Friends of Casco Bay launches new, bigger pumpout boat, Maine Boats.com, June 14, 2019
https://maineboats.com/blog/2019/friends-casco-bay-launches-new-bigger-pumpout-boat

Friends of Casco Bay launches new pumpout boat

Portland group launches new ‘pump-out’ boat, News Center Maine, June 10, 2019
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/portland-group-launches-new-pump-out-boat/97-caa8b081-45da-49e8-bbbb-5bae9ebdb41d

Algae at Falmouth Town Landing not an issue (yet), The Forecaster, May 14, 2019
http://www.theforecaster.net/algae-at-falmouth-town-landing-not-an-issue-yet/

Allagash, Luke’s Lobster organize Back Cove cleanup, News Center Maine, May 11, 2019
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/allagash-lukes-lobster-organize-back-cove-cleanup/

Stonyfield Organic Furthers Mission to Remove Harmful Chemicals Where Children Play; Announces One Year Milestones of #PlayFree Initiative

Casco Bay group seeks help naming new pumpout boat, South Portland – Cape Elizabeth Sentry, April 12, 2019
https://www.journaltribune.com/articles/south-portland-sentry/casco-bay-group-seeks-help-naming-new-pumpout-boat/

South Portland looks at controlling use of fertilizers, The Forecaster, April 11, 2019
http://www.theforecaster.net/south-portland-looks-at-controlling-use-of-fertilizers/

Hundreds of Maine students leave schools to rally over climate change

Climate bills call for Maine to reduce emissions to 80% below 1990 levels, Portland Press Herald, March 14, 2019
https://www.pressherald.com/2019/03/13/climate-bills-would-set-maine-emission-reduction-goals-for-2050/

Caco Bay advocates at the ‘cutting edge’ of research, call for new statewide advisory group

Armed with smartphones, volunteers track Casco Bay king tides as harbingers of sea-level rise, Portland Press Herald, February 21, 2019
https://www.pressherald.com/2019/02/21/volunteers-use-cell-app-to-record-casco-bay-king-tides-as-harbingers-of-sea-level-rise/

Casco Bay advocates spread the word about climate threats, The Forecaster, February 12, 2019
http://www.theforecaster.net/casco-bay-advocates-to-spread-word-about-climate-threats/

2018

Maine Voices: Use your voice and your vote to protect Casco Bay this election, Portland Press Herald, November 2, 2018
https://www.pressherald.com/2018/11/02/maine-voices-use-your-voice-and-your-vote-to-protect-casco-bay-this-election/

Color by Numbers, News Center Maine, August 8, 2018
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/this-app-is-changing-the-way-mainers-can-detect-water-pollution/97-581638282/

Smartphone app helping Beachgoers help Casco Bay, Maine Public, August 5, 2018
http://www.mainepublic.org/post/smartphone-app-s-helping-beachgoers-help-casco-bay

1 million-gallon sewage spill closes Portland’s East End beach and trail

Plog: Help Your Heart and the Planet, News Center Maine, July 27, 2018
https://www.newscentermaine.com/video/news/local/plog-help-your-heart-and-the-planet/97-8202076

Ocean Health, Ecotones, July 26, 2018
https://www.wmpg.org/show/thu1300/

Neighbors oppose massive mixed-use Falmouth project

‘We don’t need any of this here’: Foreside residents oppose Falmouth Center project, The Forecaster, July 3, 2018
http://www.theforecaster.net/we-dont-need-any-of-this-here-foreside-residents-oppose-falmouth-center-project/

With complaints down, Portland’s upgraded sewage plant apparently passing the smell test

A survey found plenty of tiny pieces of plastic in Casco Bay. What that means still isn’t clear

Portland pub owners recognized for Casco Bay advocacy, The Working Waterfront, January 26, 2018
http://www.islandinstitute.org/working-waterfront/portland-pub-owners-recognized-casco-bay-advocacy

Millions of gallons of Portland sewage still overflowing into Casco Bay

2017

Executive director of FOCB receives award for financial mentoring, The Forecaster, December 20, 2017
http://www.theforecaster.net/people-business-dec-20

December algae blooms in Maine concern scientists, WCSH, December 11, 2017
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/december-algae-blooms-in-maine-concern-scientists/498631575

A feather in his cap: Scarborough man to be honored for collection of bird art, Portland Press Herald, November 13, 2017
http://www.pressherald.com/2017/11/13/conservationist-and-birder-eddie-woodin-to-be-honored-for-his-collection-of-bird-art

‘Cage of Science’ captures changing quality of Casco Bay, The Forecaster, October 17, 2017
http://www.theforecaster.net/cage-of-science-captures-changing-quality-of-casco-bay

Mysterious algae blooms in Portland, South Portland, Harpswell worry Casco Bay advocates, The Forecaster, July 18, 2017
http://www.theforecaster.net/mysterious-algae-blooms-worry-casco-bay-advocates/

Algae turns Maine’s waters green, WGME, July 10, 2017
http://wgme.com/news/local/algae-turns-maines-waters-green

Portland panel sends pesticide rules to City Council

Citizen scientists help keep Casco Bay healthy, WMTW News 8, February 23, 2017
http://www.wmtw.com/article/citizen-scientists-help-keep-casco-bay-healthy/8972719

Casco Bay better for volunteer efforts, The Working Waterfront, January 30, 2017
http://www.islandinstitute.org/working-waterfront/casco-bay-better-volunteer-efforts

2016

Things Mainers can do to combat climate change, Maine Sunday Telegram, November 27, 2016
http://www.pressherald.com/2016/11/27/things-mainers-can-combat-climate-change/

Algae Blooms Could Spell Trouble for the Bay, West End News, September 18, 2016
http://thewestendnews.com/algae-blooms-spell-trouble-bay/

Education on Pesticide Ban in SoPo, The Forecaster, September 16, 2016
http://www.theforecaster.net/south-portland-plans-to-educate-residents-on-pesticide-ban/

SoPo rolls out plans to promote pesticide ordinance, Portland Press Herald, September 14, 2016
http://www.pressherald.com/2016/09/13/south-portland-rolls-out-plan-to-promote-pesticide-ordinance/

Maine Voices: Partnership contributes to SMCC student success, Casco Bay health, Portland Press Herald, August 16, 2016
http://www.pressherald.com/2016/08/16/maine-voices-partnership-contributes-to-smcc-student-success-casco-bay-health

Maine Environmentalists Concerned About Green Slime in Back Cove, MPBN, August 15, 2016
http://www.mpbn.net/post/maine-environmentalists-concerned-about-green-slime-back-cove#stream/0

How do cruise ships stack up in environmental impact? Portland Press Herald, August 14, 2016
http://www.pressherald.com/2016/08/14/how-do-cruise-ships-stack-up-in-environmental-impact

Solution to dredging dilemma at Portland Harbor’s edges lies beneath, Portland Press Herald, August 8, 2016
http://www.pressherald.com/2016/08/08/solution-to-dredging-dilemma-at-portland-harbors-edges-lies-beneath

Green slime points to pollution of Casco Bay, Portland Press Herald, August 7, 2016
http://www.pressherald.com/2016/08/07/green-slime-points-to-pollution-of-casco-bay/

Green algae blankets Back Cove, killing marine life, WGME CBS 13, August 7, 2016
 http://wgme.com/news/local/green-algae-blankets-back-cove-killing-marine-life

Volunteer ‘nitrogen nabbers’ hit Casco Bay, WCSH 6, July 10, 2016
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/volunteers-nitrogen-nabbers-hit-casco-bay/268913554

Dozens collect water samples in effort to improve health of Casco Bay, Portland Press Herald, July 10, 2016
http://www.pressherald.com/2016/07/10/dozens-of-volunteers-collect-casco-bay-water-samples

Green slime belongs on game shows, not in our water, Sarah’s Brain-Storm on WMTW 8, July 8, 2016
http://www.wmtw.com/weather/sarahs-brain-storm/green-slime-belongs-on-game-shows-not-in-our-water/40303392

Friends of Casco Bay hold water sampling flash mob, Keep Me Current, July 7, 2016
http://news.keepmecurrent.com/friends-of-casco-bay-hold-water-sampling-flash-mob

Another Maine Community Moving Toward Pesticide Ban, GreenIndustryPros.com, April 8, 2016
http://www.greenindustrypros.com/article/12192710/another-maine-community-moving-toward-pesticide-ban

On the record with… Ivy Frignoca, the Friends of Casco Bay’s new baykeeper, The Working Waterfront, March 23, 2016
http://www.islandinstitute.org/working-waterfront/record-ivy-frignoca-friends-casco-bay%E2%80%99s-new-baykeeper

Meet: Don Gower’s testing the waters as volunteer for Friends of Casco Bay, Portland Press Herald, March 20, 2016
http://www.pressherald.com/2016/03/20/meet-don-gower/


Organizations to form ocean acidification group in Maine, Associated Press, Sunday, February 21, 2016
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/feb/21/organizations-to-form-ocean-acidification-group-in/

New keeper promises proactive advocacy for Casco Bay

There at the Founding, Waterkeeper Alliance Magazine, Winter 2016
http://waterkeeper.org/magazine/winter-2016/there-at-at-founding/