General News

Spring 2026 Habitat Protection Fund is Open!

Casco Bay Estuary Partnership (CBEP) would like to announce the Spring 2026 round of CBEP Habitat Protection Fund. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. For more information and a link to all the materials, go to CBEP’s Grant Opportunities page.

CBEP is hiring!

We are seeking a full-time Policy & Science Assistant for a two-year, grant-funded position in Portland, ME. For more details and how to apply, check our Employment page.

2026 Community Grants Program is Open!

The Community Grants program awards small, community-focused grants that support environmental education, stewardship, and community engagement projects in Casco Bay and its watershed. The 2026 deadline is Monday, January 26, 2026, 5:00pm. Find all the materials and the Request for Proposals on CBEP’s Grant Opportunities page.

Maine Seagrass Summit to be held in Brunswick

Maine Seagrass Summit is being held in Brunswick, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. This event is especially for those who volunteer or work with eelgrass and other coastal resources, however others are welcome. All the information can be found here: https://www.cascobayestuary.org/casco-bay/seagrass-summit/

CBEP Releases Two New Requests for Proposals

Portland, Maine. Casco Bay Estuary Partnership is excited to announce two new Requests for Proposals: Facilitation Services for Presumpscot Blueprint Consultant Services: Maquoit and Middle Bay Habitat Plan For more information and to download the RFPs, check this page.

Albany Property in Casco Bay Watershed to be Preserved

ALBANY — Two Maine families with deep ties to Western Maine have permanently conserved nearly 800 acres of forestland in Albany Township, protecting vital wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, and public recreational access in partnership with Mahoosuc Land Trust and a coalition of conservation partners. Read more here.