
A Grassroots movement in South Portland is a model for the Bay
November 20, 2023If you drive around South Portland these days, you may have noticed yard signs that read “100 Resilient Yards, Revitalizing South Portland One Yard At A Time.” The residents and businesses who are proudly posting these signs took part in a forward-looking program that provided hands-on assistance to build healthy… Read more

Ever-Changing Casco Bay
November 12, 2023Casco 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 transforming in different ways and faster than we thought possible. Do you want to learn about how these changes impact the health of Casco Bay?… Read more

Thank you for making Film Fest for Casco Bay a success!
November 8, 2023Last Saturday’s Film Fest for Casco Bay was our most well-attended event of the year. As Executive Director Will Everitt said at the event, “This afternoon is about community.” We were able to share an afternoon with more than 350 Friends watching enlightening films, enjoying local food, and connecting with our mission… Read more

We are hiring: Communications Coordinator
September 8, 2023A full time position with a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities Friends of Casco Bay is hiring a Communications Coordinator to join our team. The Coordinator translates our scientific data, policy positions, and community engagement work into news our community can use, generates stories about our efforts, and… Read more

Film Fest for Casco Bay
September 1, 2023November 4, 2023, 2-6 p.m. University of Southern Maine’s Abromson Auditorium, Portland We hope to see you at our Film Fest for Casco Bay, an afternoon of movies curated by Maine Outdoor Film Festival. The event will feature a twelve environmental and adventure films curated just for us. You won’t… Read more

Join us! Stormwater impacts and water sampling
August 30, 2023Want to know how heavy rainfalls, like those we have experienced this summer, impact Casco Bay? Join Friends of Casco Bay staff in South Portland on September 8 at 10 a.m. to learn about the impacts of stormwater on our local waters using both observational and scientific data. What: Stormwater Impacts and Water… Read more