Environment Nonprofits in Maine

MISSION:

WE STRIVE TO ENSURE THAT FISHERMEN HAVE THE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES TO MAINTAIN MAINES COASTAL CULTURAL IDENTITY AND SUSTAIN VIBRANT WORKING WATERFRONTS FOR EVERY GENERATION OF MAINE FISHERMEN THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATION.

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THE GOAL OF QUAHOG BAY CONSERVATION IS TO RETURN THE ECOSYSTEM OF THE QUAHOG BAY, WITHIN THE TOWN OF HARPSWELL, MAINE, TO A STATE OF HEALTH FOR ALL USERS. THIS WILL BE TANGIBLY MEASURED THROUGH IM- PROVED WATER QUALITY, REMOVAL OF INVASIVE SPECIES, AND THE RESTORATION (CONT P.2)

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TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT LAND SURROUNDING THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL IN MAINE FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE YORK HARBOR READING ROOM IS TO ENCOURAGE AND MAINTAIN A PLACE FOR READING AND SOCIAL MEETINGS FOR ITS MEMBERS, INCLUDING THE HOLDING AND MAINTENANCE OF A CLUB HOUSE AND GROUNDS.

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FORK FOOD LAB IS A NONPROFIT FOOD BUSINESS INCUBATOR AND SHARED COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FOCUSED ON GROWING THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY. WE SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF SUSTAINABLE MAINE-BASED BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING ENTREPRENEURS WITH WORK SPACE, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER RESOURCES.

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EDUCATING STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE OCEAN, INLAND WATERS, AND ECONOMY OF MAINE.

MISSION:

TO INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY; TO RECOGNIZE A BELIEF IN GOD; TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS TO QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM; TO CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP

MISSION:

THE SEA MEADOW MARINE FOUNDATION PRESERVES MAINE'S WORKING WATERFRONT THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE, SUSTAINABLE APPROACH TO REGENERATE OUR COAST, IMPROVE MARINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH, AND PROTECT OUR MARITIME HERITAGE. MAINE'S COASTAL LANDS ARE UNDER INCREASING PRESSURE FROM REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS. OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO THE WORKING WATERFRONT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO MAKE THEIR LIVING FROM THE SEA. OUR MAIN PROGRAM IS LEASING SPACE/ACCESS TO THESE GROUPS.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO THE RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF PROPERTIES AND RESOURCES FOR PUBLIC USE AND CREATING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AT OCEAN POINT, MAINE FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF ALL.

MISSION:

UPSTREAM SPARKS INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO PLASTIC POLLUTION BY HELPING PEOPLE, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES SHIFT FROM SINGLE-USE TO REUSE.

MISSION:

PROTECT FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT LAND AND WATER IN THE BANGOR REGION THAT HAVE SPECIAL ECOLOGICAL, NATURAL, SCENIC, AGRICULTURAL, OR RECREATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE; INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE VALUE OF LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE A NATURAL ENVIRONMENT WITH A WIDE RANGE OF NATURE-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INTERCONNECTED WITH/BY EVER-CHANGING PUBLIC AND SCHOOL FOCUSED PROGRAMS, FIELD TRIPS, EVENTS AND EXHIBITS. WE FOCUS ON INTERACTIVE, CREATIVE AND HANDS-ON RESOURCES AND TEACHING WITH A FOCUS ON COMBINING HEALTHY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND AN APPRECIATION OF TE ROLE NATURE PLAYS IN ALL OF OUR LIVES WITH THE FUN OF LEARNING. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE HAS A NATURAL ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF THE WORLD THROUGH THEIR OWN EYES AND BY USING THEIR OWN INTELLECT, AND THIS GUIDES EVERYTHING WE DO. ALL OF THIS TAKES PLACE ON OUR 224 ACRE PRESERVE WITH SIX MILES OF TRAILS, THE SECOND LONGEST WETLAND BOARDWALK IN MAINE, TWENTY BOTANICAL COLLECTIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND MAINE'S LARGEST PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE NATURE INSPIRED SCULPTURE EXHIBIT.

MISSION:

SERVE AS PROACTIVE STEWARDS OF OUR LAKE COMMITTED TO PROTECTING AND IMPROVING ALL ASPECTS OF WATER QUALITY, LAKE BEAUTY AND ENJOYMENT OF THE LAKE FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

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PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE MAINE FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY.

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EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND ON-SITE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO RURAL WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS IN MAINE.

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THE RECEIPT AND ADMINISTRATION OF PROPERTY AND FUNDS FOR THE PROMOTION AND CONSERVATION, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF BIDDEFORD POOL, MAINE AND AREAS CONTIGUOUS TO IT, INCLUDING LAND AND WATER RESOURCES, PLANT AND ANIMAL LIFE, SCENIC, AGRICULTURAL, NATURAL AND HISTORIC AREAS THERIN.

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TO RESTORE SELF-SUSTAINING POPULATIONS OF NATIVE SEA-RUN FISH AND THE OVERALL ECOSYSTEM OF THE PENOBSCOT RIVER BY IMPROVING ACCESS TO NEARLY 1,000 MILES OF HISTORIC RIVER HABITAT.

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The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.

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THE ENTITY HAS PROVIDED SUPPORT TO THE INTERNATIONAL SMALL GROUP AND TREE PLANTING PROGRAM (TIST), A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES INCLUDING GROWING TREES; CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE MANAGEMENT; FOOD SECURITY; AND BASIC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. THIS IS BASED UPON PROGRAM MODEL DEVELOPMENT AND REFINEMENT BASED UPON RESULTS OF PILOT PROJECT IN TANZANIA.

MISSION:

LAKE STEWARDS OF MAINE WORKS TO PROTECT MAINE LAKES AND TO PROMOTE LAKE STEWARDSHIP THROUGH WIDESPREAD CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN THE GATHERING AND DISSEMINATION OF CREDIBLE SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION PERTAINING TO LAKE HEALTH. LSM IS THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF LAKE DATA IN THE STATE OF MAINE, MOST OF WHICH IS COLLECTED BY HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE TRAINED AND SUPPORTED BY LSM.