Gulf of Maine - Working in Partnership: Gulf of Maine

Support the Gulf of Maine

The Conservancy works across three states to protect and conserve the Gulf of Maine. You can make a difference by donating to one of the following states:

Annual survey of groundfish status in the Gulf of Maine

Spanning three U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, the Gulf of Maine requires a protection plan as comprehensive and versatile as the region itself.

Because of its immense size, reversing the ecological damage in the Gulf of Maine watershed can only be achieved by working collaboratively across political boundaries and at large scales.

Global Reach, Local Focus

As a global institution, the Conservancy brings new strategies, resources, expertise and a holistic approach to understanding the movement of marine species and processes across geographic boundaries. Our Gulf of Maine program draws on the experience of our colleagues around the world and joins our technical expertise and financial resources with the established presence and homegrown knowledge of local partners who have made great strides in the watershed.

Protecting the Gulf for Nature and People

The Conservancy believes that people are a vital part of ecosystems, and working closely with communities is the cornerstone of our conservation philosophy. Protecting our lands and waters goes hand-in-hand with preserving economic opportunity for people.

Backed by a track record of conservation successes and science-driven solutions throughout the Gulf of Maine states of Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire, the Conservancy owes its effectiveness to the close relationships it maintains with a variety of partners.

Focused on collaboration, the Conservancy is better able to recognize common threats and develop goals across the region.

Our key partners working in the Gulf of Maine include:

• Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
• Gulf Fisheries Centre of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada
• Gulf of Maine Research Institute
• Island Institute
• Maine Coastal Program
• Maine Department of Marine Resources
• Mass Audubon
• Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management
• Mass Ocean Partnership
• Midcoast Fishermen’s Association
• New Hampshire Audubon
• New Hampshire Coastal Program
• New Hampshire Estuaries Project
• New Hampshire Fish and Game Marine Resources
• NOAA Restoration Center
• Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance
• Penobscot East Resource Center
• United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service
• United States Fish and Wildlife Service
• University of Maine
• University of New Hampshire Jackson Estuarine Laboratory

Nature picture credits (top to bottom, left to right): Photo © Jerry Monkman (Penobscot Bay); Photo © Cheryl Rose (Least Tern); Photo © Bridget Besaw (Annual groundfish survey in the Gulf of Maine).