The Frenchman Bay Partners are hosting an educational meeting to learn about rockweed. What information exists about the biology, ecology, and harvesting of rockweed? In addition, what are the legal, upland owner, and harvester issues surrounding this species and the intertidal? No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is an information sharing opportunity. […]
The Frenchman Bay Partners is hosting our 4th Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 21. On the agenda: committee updates on projects related to our four conservation targets (diadromous fishes, benthic habitats, eelgrass, and mudflats), continuation of the rockweed discussion, and upcoming events. Join us for a morning meeting, followed by a potluck lunch.
Aquaculture in Shared Waters course continues to offer opportunities for working waterfront diversification through aquaculture. Commercial fishermen and members of fishing families who are interested in diversifying their incomes are invited to participate in an aquaculture training course offered by University of Maine Sea Grant and Cooperative Extension, Maine Aquaculture Association, Coastal Enterprises, Inc., and […]
Mark your calendars and come join us for a day of fisheries fun! Over the years, these festivities have grown from a small community potluck centered on the commercial smelt harvest to a well-known regional event serving 500+ guests. This year the event will be held on Saturday, April 15th from 11am until 4pm. Throughout […]
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture at the University of Maine are presenting the first annual Libby Lecture in Resource Policy. Byron Kenneth Williams, Executive Director, The Wildlife Society, will be presenting a talk entitled “Uncertainty, Learning, and a Framework for the Integration of Science and Policy.” 4 p.m. […]
Rockweed Rodeo! Come learn about current rockweed research and policy, then get your feet wet checking out the rockweed beds at Sullivan Falls. Plus, you’ll learn how you can get involved with rockweed research on your own property. Free event, all welcome, with food! Register and more information here.
The Downeast Fisheries Trail is celebrating FIVE successful years of helping to connect residents and visitors with our rich fisheries heritage and culture. See flyer below for more information. The event is free, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Join us for the 5th Annual Frenchman Bay Partners Meeting on Saturday, May 13, 2017. On the agenda: committee updates on projects related to four of our conservation targets (diadromous fishes, eelgrass, rockweed, and mudflats), discussion around what makes a healthy intertidal, and a presentation by Emma Fox, Ph.D. student, about the FBP ecosystem service valuation workshops […]
The next FBP Steering Committee will be at MCHT on January 31, 2018 from 3-5 PM. Directions: The MCHT office is located in Somesville – just north of the Somesville One Stop. The address is 1034 Main Street and its marked by a white/blue sign. Folks should proceed to the end of the driveway to […]
Hosted by Schoodic Institute February 9-11, 2018 A wide variety of events round out the Acadia Winter Festival: outdoor dutch-oven cooking, dinner theater, winter bird tour, music, historic films, workshops, traditional baked bean suppa, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, winter ecology hikes, and more!