The New England coast is where America first learned to love the sea, a shoreline of granite headlands, salt marsh, and cold, teeming water. The Gulf of Maine is one of the most productive marine ecosystems on the planet, and for four centuries its cod, lobster, and clam flats have shaped the culture of the towns along its edge. It is also warming faster than almost any body of water on Earth, which makes the stewardship here urgent.
Organizations along this coast protect the salt marshes and estuaries that nurse the fisheries, safeguard nesting islands for seabirds, and help fishing communities adapt to a changing gulf. They braid together working waterfronts and living shorelines, proof that a coast can stay both productive and wild.
Environmental Organizations in This Bioregion
388 organizations working across this landscape.
350 Maine
350 Maine grew quickly in 2013 when faced with a pipeline project that would allow export of the dirtiest oil on earth from South Portland. 350 Maine volunteers, pa...
350.org
350.org believes in a prosperous and equitable world built with the power of ordinary people, driven by renewable energy and rooted in justice.
Acord Food Pantry
Acord's mission is to support our community by providing nourishing food in a welcoming and respectful environment to all of our neighbors in need.
Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation
The Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation is a 501.c.3 nonprofit corporation in the State of Maine. As such we are a board-managed organization that enhances the S...
All Hands & Hearts
All Hands & Hearts responds urgently and works hand-in-hand with communities to meet immediate needs and support long-term recovery.
Allied Whale
Allied Whale, founded in 1972 by College of the Atlantic faculty, staff, and students, is one of the oldest marine mammal research organizations in the eastern Uni...
All In Energy, Inc
All In Energy is advancing an inclusive clean energy economy by bringing energy efficiency and renewable energy to underserved communities, while increasing job oppo...
Amego, Inc.
Amego is committed to supporting people living with autism and other developmental disabilities at home, school, work, and as members of their families and communiti...
Androscoggin Land Trust
ALT works to conserve and steward critical land in perpetuity for Androscoggin River watershed protection, wildlife habitat, natural resources, and outdoor recreatio...
Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)
The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) was founded in Boston in 1876 by noted Harvard astronomer Edward Pickering and a group of outdoor enthusiasts. Initially, AMC fo...
Applied Economics Clinic
AEC provides low-to-no cost, data-driven expert research and analysis on topics related to consumer protection, energy, environmental justice, and equity.
Armenia Tree Project
Armenia Tree Project afforests Armenia's degraded landscapes, while creating green jobs in rural regions and providing environmental education programs.
Atlantic Salmon Federation (USA)
dedicated to the conservation & restoration of wild Atlantic salmon
Atlantic White Shark Conservancy
The Conservancy In Brief Lead: The Conservancy has been a leader in facilitating the study of white sharks in the Northwest Atlantic by intentionally building ...
Avian Haven
Avian Haven is a nonprofit wild bird rehabilitation center dedicated to the return of injured and orphaned birds and turtles to natural roles in the wild. We provide...
Backyard Growers Organization
Backyard Growers Organization is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with food systems. Based in Gloucester, MA, United States of America, it is ...
Bambino Basket Inc.
Clothing and diaper bank that is up-cycling clothing and children’s items for those in critical need.
Beneath The Waves, Inc.
Beneath The Waves is a global NGO working to conserve threatened species and the habitats they occupy through cutting-edge scientific research.
Better Future Project
Better Future Project works to build a powerful grassroots movement to address the climate crisis and advance a rapid and responsible transition beyond coal, oil, a...
Beverly Bootstraps
Food Pantry, Food Assistance, Food Rescue, Recycling, Adult Education
Beverly Children's Learning Center
Beverly Children’s Learning Center (BCLC) celebrates a diverse learning community of children, families, and teachers committed to the intentional, child directed, n...
Beverly Main Streets
We are dedicated to a sustainable community built on equity, connection, and culture in Beverly, MA.
Beverly Public Schools
Beverly Public Schools is seeking support to enhance science programming and education across the district. We welcome partnerships and resources to expand these op...
Beyond Benign
Beyond Benign provides educators with the tools, training and support to make green chemistry an integral part of chemistry education for a sustainable future.
Bicycle Coalition of Maine
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s mission is to make Maine a better place for cycling, walking, and rolling.
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
We advance bold science for our blue planet.
Biodiversity for a Livable Climate
Through education, policy and outreach, our mission is to promote the power of the natural world to stabilize the climate and to restore biodiversity to ecosystems ...
Blue Hill Heritage Trust
Community land trust based in Blue Hill, Maine, serving the Blue Hill Peninsula.
Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center
Preserving North America's longest continuous weather and climate records while advancing climate science, environmental education, and public understanding.
Blue Latitudes Foundation
The Blue Latitudes Foundation elevates the traditional concept of ocean stewardship by uniting government, industry and the community to work together to conserve ou...
Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation
Protecting marine life in the Gulf of Maine through research, education and inspiring action.
Boston Children's Hospital
For over 150 years, Boston Children's Hospital has maintained the same vision: to advance pediatric care worldwide. Our four-part mission is to: provide the highest ...
Boston Cyclists Union
Transforming the streets of greater Boston to be safe, inviting, accessible and equitable to bike throughout Boston and surrounding neighborhoods.
Boston Food Forest Coalition
At the intersection of racial equity and climate resilience, the Boston Food Forest Coalition is a community of neighbors transforming vacant lots into public edible...
Bowdoinham Community Development Initiative
BCDI leverages local resources and facilitates collaboration among the for-profit, non-profit, and government sectors to promote sustainable economic and community d...
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem, MA
To enable youth, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive adults, leading a healthy lifestyle, and giving back to their communi...
Boys & Girls Club of Metro North
Boys & Girls Club of Metro North (BGCMN) is a cornerstone of youth development and family support in Stoneham, Wakefield and Saugus. BGCMN’s mission is to enabl...
Bread and Roses Community Kitchen
Bread & Roses’ mission is to address the core necessities of the Merrimack Valley’s community members with a holistic and welcoming approach focusing on food insecur...
Browning the Green Space
Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the clean energy sector and beyond
Brunswick Topsham Landtrust
Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust conserves and stewards vital natural areas, supports a vibrant local food system, and connects people with the natural world through inc...
Buddy Dog Humane Society
Buddy Dog Humane Society is a small, local shelter with a big impact. We house homeless cats and dogs locally until a new home can be found, and we strive to find a...
Building a Better Beverly
Summer Literacy Program focused on reading and enrichment activities STEM/nature exposure,arts and crafts, music, team-building activities, gymnastics, swimming
Built Environment Plus
BE+ is a member-based non-profit driving sustainable and regenerative design, construction and operations of the built environment.
Buzzards Bay Coalition
Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with watershed / rivers / oceans. Based in New Bedford, MA, United States of Am...
Camino Verde
Camino Verde protects and restores the Amazon by planting trees, conserving biodiversity and partnering with local communities to create sustainable livelihoods
Camp Fire North Shore, Inc.
Camp Fire North Shore's mission is to provide safe and inclusive out of school time programming that empowers youth to thrive and become caring and confident leaders...
Cancer Free Economy Network
The Cancer Free Economy Network promotes healthy environments where no one gets sick because of toxic chemicals where they live, learn, work or play.
Cape Ann Animal Aid
Cape Ann Animal Aid is a non-profit, no kill organization dedicated to facilitating appropriate placement of adoptable animals and enhancing the lives of all compani...
CAPE ANN TRAIL STEWARDS
Cape Ann Trail Stewards helps to maintain existing trails, improve access, and support the responsible and safe use of the Cape Ann Trail network and recreational ar...
Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team
Our Mission... the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team is a non-profit organization dedicated to vernal pond conservation and education since 1990. Our focus is vernal ponds. ...
Cape Cod Chapter Trout Unlimited
Preserve and protect coldwater species and their habitat, namely trout and salmon, so the next generations can enjoy healthy populations of these fish. Cape Cod TU's...
Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance
Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance collaborates with the fishing community to ensure sustainable fishing livelihoods within a balanced ocean ecosystem.
Cape Elizabeth Land Trust
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust permanently conserves and stewards cherished lands – from shorelands to marshes, from farmlands to woodlands – for ecological benefit a...
CARE for the Cape & Islands
Creating a Responsible Environment: That Spells CARE!
Casco Bay Estuary Partnership
To conserve the ecological integrity of Casco Bay and its watershed through science, public stewardship and effective management.
Catie's Closet, Inc
Catie's Closet upcycles gently used clothing from the community and provides them to children and teens in need for free.
Centerboard, Inc
A Human services non-profit that uses sustainable resources to empower the community