Friends of Casco Bay improves and protects the environmental health of Casco Bay. As home to the Casco BAYKEEPER® we act as the eyes, ears, and voice of the Bay.
We use an integrated approach to tackle the largest threats to the health of our coastal waters,
meeting our mission through science, advocacy, and community engagement. We track the health
of the Bay, advocate to reduce pollution and increase climate resiliency, and engage the public in
our efforts to improve and protect Casco Bay.
Friends of Casco Bay is proud to partner once again with the Ocean Currents class at the Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D) for an exhibit of student work inspired by Casco Bay.
Got expired or used marine flares? Dispose of them properly with the help of the Maine State Fire Marshal.
Learn what recent PFAS testing tells us about Casco Bay—from Brunswick results to fish and shellfish samples—and how this science can help guide future action.
Our study of PFAS in the Casco Bay watershed found these “forever chemicals” in every water sample, offering important insights into how they move through our waters and where more research is needed.
Dive into the data with our team as we explore warming waters, eelgrass, and Dive into the data with our team as we explore warming waters, eelgrass, and what the data tells us about the Bay’s changing conditions.
How can someone who works in climate science stay hopeful? That’s the question at the heart of a short documentary featuring Staff Scientist Mike Doan.
We “listen” to Casco Bay by collecting water quality data, enabling us to identify threats to the health of the Bay. We track water quality year-round from our three Continuous Monitoring Stations, and collect seasonal water samples around the Bay.
Advocating for clean marine water is at the core of our work. Led by our chief advocate, the Casco Baykeeper, our staff and community lend the Bay our voices. We advocate for the health of our coastal waters in town halls and the state legislature, and work with businesses and environmental agencies to promote clean water policies and practices.
The name Friends of Casco Bay was chosen with purposeful intent. It takes a community to care for the Bay. We host events to educate the public on issues affecting the Bay and coordinate volunteer efforts to improve its health. We are proud to say that our volunteers and supporters are among the Bay’s most dedicated ambassadors.
