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Friends of Casco Bay
75 West Commercial Street, Suite 301
Portland, ME 04101
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.
Get to know us. Read our stories.
A Friend to Eelgrass: A Water Reporter Helps Look After a Vital Ecosystem in Peril
May 2, 2024Susan Woodman is eager to get to the beach during the lowest of low tides to glimpse her favorite eelgrass beds. It’s 6:47 a.m. and… Read more
Surf, Storms, and Spirits
May 2, 2024Hang ten with Friends and the surfing community. We’ll be enjoying mocktails and mixed drinks like “Mermaid Tears” and “Cranberry Island Cocktail” to raise funds for Friends of Casco… Read more
10 Ways to Get Ready for Earth Day
April 17, 2024Earth Day is on Monday, April 22, 2024. Here at Friends of Casco Bay, while every day is an opportunity to advocate for and protect clean waters and healthy… Read more
Friends of Casco Bay’s Successes
How you can help:
Cover photo: Photograph by Kevin Morris