Vision

The purpose of Friends of Casco Bay is to be a leader in protecting the health of Casco Bay through sound science, advocacy, and by broadening support for clean water. We strive to protect and improve the health of the Bay and its tributaries for the benefit of a healthy ecosystem and for all those who live, work and play in the watershed now and for generations to come. We recognize that there are underserved and underrepresented populations in our watershed; we are applying an environmental justice lens to our efforts and working to diversify our board, staff, membership, and volunteer base. We increasingly recognize that problems — and solutions — to the Bay’s health necessitate working with partners deeper into our watershed and up and down the coast. As climate change continues to affect the Bay and exacerbates existing threats to our coastal waters, we will work for solutions at the national, state, and local levels to address, mitigate, and adapt to looming changes.

Goals

1. 1.We will track changing conditions and respond to climate change to maintain the health of Casco Bay and its watershed by advocating for solutions at the local, state, and national levels.
2. 2.We will continue to work to address stormwater pollution, excess nitrogen, sewage overflows, and other major threats that emerge as we monitor the health of Casco Bay.
3. 3.Goal: We will continue to collect data on the health of the Bay and the rivers that flow into it by using quality assurance plans and proven technology.