Casco Bay water monitoring program adds PFAS testing
Friends of Casco Bay will begin testing for PFAS contamination in Casco Bay this year, in collaboration with the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. Story here.
Results of 2022 Monitoring Efforts in Casco Bay Watershed available
Organizations conducting monitoring in the fresh and marine waters of Casco Bay and its watershed presented their findings from the 2022 monitoring season at the spring meeting of the Monitoring Network. The presentations are available here.
Trout Brook restoration in progress through culvert replacements
South Portland– The project would improve the ability for trout to pass through instead of being blocked at the barriers. Read the Portland Press Herald story here.
Gorham Middle School Environmental Award
Portland, ME – The Gorham Middle School was one of nine groups recognized by the Casco Bay Estuary Partnership (CBEP) with a 2023 Casco Bay Community Grants award. Story here.
Marine Mammals of Maine receives CBEP grant
Marine Animals of Maine, based in Bath, was recently picked as one of Casco Bay Estuary Partnership’s 2023 Casco Bay Community Grants award recipients. Story here.
Cape Elizabeth Land Trust awarded grant for middle school bird project
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust has received a 2023 Casco Bay Community Grant for a middle school unit on birds. Story here.
Community Grants support ecological projects in Cumberland, Falmouth
The grants from Casco Bay Estuary Partnership will fund sustainable landscaping workshops in Cumberland and a nature backpack program in Falmouth. Story here.
Casco Bay Coastal Academy Spring Workshop
The topic for the 3/23 spring workshop is municipal climate action planning resources for community committees, volunteers, and residents. Read more here and register here.
2023 Casco Bay Community Grant Awards
You can read more about the awards here.
