Oyster shell recycling aimed at reducing Casco Bay acidification
The Portland Press Herald reports on Ocean to Plate to Ocean, a pilot project by the Casco Bay Estuary Partnership and Maine Coastal Program. Story here.
“Nutrient Pollution in Casco Bay, Maine” Report Published
CBEP published a report of the Casco Bay Nutrient Council, “Nutrient Pollution in Casco Bay, Maine: State of the Science and Recommendations for Action.” The report outlines the nutrient pollution issue, what’s at risk, and all the work that’s being done now. It also lays out recommendations for actions partners can take to avoid irreversible ecological […]
Spring 2019 Casco Bay Habitat Protection Fund Awards Announced
CBEP announced the spring 2019 Habitat Protection Fund awards. CBEP made three awards, for a total of $22,000, for projects in Cape Elizabeth, Sebago, and Freeport. Read more about the awards here.
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust plans pop-up station
Nathan Strout reports on a Community Grant project in Harpswell. Story here.
Grants connect communities with Casco Bay estuaries
Kate Irish Collins reports in The Forecaster. Story here.
Foundation hopes to forge a connection between communities and aquaculture (Times Record)
Nathan Strout reports on a 2019 CBEP Community Grant project here.
Review of Stormwater Fee Implementation
Review of Stormwater Fee Implementation in Portland, Maine, a report prepared for CBEP, is available here. CBEP is monitoring the implementation of Portland’s Stormwater Service Charge (“Stormwater Fee”), including reviews of the costs and benefits of projects funded by the fee. This report presents a snapshot of stormwater initiatives.
Intertidal: Educating students to appreciate our coastal treasures (Times Record)
https://www.timesrecord.com/articles/home-and-family/intertidal-educating-students-to-appreciate-our-coastal-treasures/
Maine Voices: Use your voice and your vote to protect Casco Bay this election (Portland Press Herald)
https://www.pressherald.com/2018/11/02/maine-voices-use-your-voice-and-your-vote-to-protect-casco-bay-this-election/?fbclid=IwAR3QYGy_4ZMCITJAntEs3FVDVeSCCE8OHBzUjq6K1MDBCamhErXbmJd2iO0
King Middle School Stormwater PSAs
King Middle School 6th graders (the York 6 Team) recently had a culminating event at USM. Their learning expedition unit was on stormwater and the students looked at the following questions:
What: What is the importance of healthy water?
So what: What are human actions that impact water quality?
Now what: What can we […]