Seagrass Summit

New! Seagrass Summit presentations from Session One have been uploaded to the agenda below. And for those who did not get a copy, here is a copy of the Seagrass Action Plan.

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AGENDA

The Summit’s afternoon session will be more technical, and the evening will be a little more informal. Feel free to attend either or both sessions; registration required.

Session One | Maine Seagrass Consortium Meeting (2:00 – 5:00 p.m.)

The first session will be formal presentations on their recent work from eelgrass experts in the state, followed by a facilitated discussion of the recently drafted Maine Seagrass Action Plan. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

• Angie Brewer, Maine Department of Environmental Protection – Update on the status of seagrass in Maine
• Jill Carr, MassBays National Estuary Partnership – Seagrass Strategies in Sync: Lessons from Nearby Waters
• Janelle Goeke, Casco Bay Estuary Partnership – Diving deep into seagrass stressors in Casco Bay
• Jaret Reblin, Bowdoin Schiller Coastal Studies Center – Constructing a modular seed processing and maturation facility to support eelgrass restoration
• Glenn Page, Team Zostera – Lessons learned addressing key bottlenecks to seed based seagrass restoration
• Ivy Frignoca, Friends of Casco Bay – Defining and determining healthy eelgrass habitat

Session Two | Community Connections (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)

Come connect with others who care about Maine’s coastal habitats! This event is especially for those who volunteer or work with eelgrass and other coastal resources, however others are welcome. The second session will feature a short panel discussion and Q&A with experts after which attendees can explore informational tables and enjoy free heavier finger food and beverages for purchase. This portion is kid friendly. 

• Cheyenne Adams, Maine Department of Environmental Protection
• Dan Devereaux, Coastal Resource Manager, Town of Brunswick
• Darcie Couture, Harbormaster & Marine Resource Administrator, Town of Harpswell

This event was hosted by Casco Bay Estuary Partnership, Manomet, Maine Coastal Program, and Friends of Casco Bay.

Thank you to Lemont Hall for the generous donation of their space for this event.

This event is supported by a grant from the Maine Coastal and Marine Climate Fund.

Photo credits: 
Banner photo: Maine DEP
Gallery photos (l to r): Maine DEP, Wells Reserve, CBEP