Climate Adaptation Resource Guide for Casco Bay Communities (click on title to read guide) offers municipal officials, community groups and others an overview of who is doing what around Casco Bay to foster climate preparedness. Thanks to Marina Schauffler of Natural Choices for her work on these documents.
CBEP director Curtis Bohlen was published in Maine Voices on October 9, 2015. “Casco Bay is the living heart of our region. Protecting its vitality in coming decades will require embracing change and seeking creative solutions to emerging challenges.” Click here for the full article.
The Portland Press Herald is running a 6-part series by award-winning author and Press Herald reporter Colin Woodard titled “Mayday: Gulf of Maine in distress”. To view each part of the series click on the links below. Part 1: Big changes are occurring in one of the fastest-warming spots on Earth – Yarmouth Bar, Nova … Read more
State of the Bay 2015 Summary State of the Bay 2015 Report Indicators Bay Water Quality Climate Change Combined Sewer Overflows Conserved Lands Education and Stewardship Eelgrass Beds Impervious Surfaces Inland Water Quality Invasive Species Population and Land Cover Toxics Status of Shellfish Beds Stormwater Stream Connectivity Swimming Beaches Water Birds Bibliography State of the … Read more
The Presumpscot River Watershed Coalition and Casco Bay Estuary Partnership have created a paddling guide for the Presumpscot River! To view the map click here. To view the text click here. To view the final report click here.
Please share the following notice with your members/readers/colleagues. Thank you! New Quarterly Outlook Highlights Regional Climate and Weather Trends: The Gulf of Maine Council’s Climate Network is distributing bulletin,the Gulf of Maine Region Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook, collaboratively developed by US and Canadian scientists,. The Outlook offers an engaging two-page snapshot of the … Read more
CBISN Invasive Species Field Academy The goal of CBISN’s Invasive Species Field Academy is to give land managers, land trusts, conservation groups and individuals the knowledge and confidence to integrate invasive species management into their stewardship programs. Participants will gain hands-on experience identifying and controlling common terrestrial invasive plants in a workshop format with opportunity … Read more
News this week is about eelgrass, puffins, bees, and bass. Click on the title of this post (Casco Bay News Roundup) to access links to the stories. May 8 Why protecting eelgrass matters (The Ellsworth American) May 12 A Puffin Colony’s 40-Year Journey Back To Maine (Here and Now) May 13 More than 40 percent … Read more
Wednesday, February 11th, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Snow date: Thursday, February 12th Location: College of Pharmacy, University of New England, 716 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103 This is one of our favorite events of the year! Come celebrate with us as we recognize those who help us monitor and protect the Bay.Celebrate with us as we recognize … Read more