Casco Bay is an estuary--where rivers meet the sea. This nationally
significant embayment has been recognized for its richness and
diversity of marine life and is home to both endangered and
commercially important species. The watershed--the land area that
drains into Casco Bay--stretches from Bethel to the Bay and is one of
the fastest growing areas in Maine. Casco Bay watershed
encompasses all or part of 41 cities and towns and houses more than 25%
of the state's population on only 3% of the land area.
Casco Bay Estuary Partnership (CBEP) is a
collaborative effort of people and organizations interested in
protecting and restoring the bay. Our partnership includes local, state
and federal government organizations, non-profits, local businesses,
citizens, universities and more.
A healthy Casco Bay and watershed support a
rich ecosystem and contribute to the local economy and quality of life
in our communities through recreation, scenic beauty, waterfront jobs,
tourism, commercial harvest, and more. CBEP's mission is to support
this fragile balance by working to protect and restore Casco Bay and
its watershed while sustaining compatible human uses.
Thank you for visiting our website. You
will find information about our priorities for Casco Bay, CBEP and our
work, publications and links to other related resources. This site will
continue to grow with our work so please visit again. If you have
comments on the website or our work, please let us know.
