Partners

“To stand at the edge of the sea, to sense the ebb and flow of the tides, to feel the breath of a mist moving over a great salt marsh, to watch the flight of shore birds that have swept up and down the surf lines of the continents for untold thousands of years... is to have knowledge of things that are as nearly eternal as any earthly life can be.”
— Rachel Carson, The Edge of the Sea

“For the fishing industry, the Gulf of Maine is our home. That’s where most of our fishing is done and where we earn our living. we believe it needs to be protected from all the things that can threaten it. we need to work together to stay ever-vigilant.”
— Angela Sanfilippo, President, Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association

Action Plan 2012-2017

The Gulf of Maine, including the Bay of Fundy, is a world-class natural wonder that is shared by the Provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and the States of Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Our people rely on it for their livelihoods, for recreation, and for personal renewal.

AP 2012-2017 - Goal 1

In spite of its amazing natural beauty and historical abundance of marine resources, the Gulf of Maine is a highly stressed ecosystem in urgent need of attention. Goal 1 addresses the region’s need for data, information, and partnerships to restore and conserve marine and coastal habitats.

AP 2012-2017 - Goal 2

Decision-makers in the Gulf of Maine require information to sustain human communities and to preserve ecological integrity. Goal 2 addresses the region’s need for data, information, and partnerships to ensure that environmental conditions support the health of people and the ecosystem.

AP 2012-2017 - Goal 3

Millions of people live and work in the towns and cities surrounding the Gulf of Maine in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Goal 3 addresses the region’s need for data, information, and partnerships to adapt to the changing environment.

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The Gulf of Maine Council serves as a steward of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem, serving as a forum for the exchange of knowledge and information to enhance and safeguard natural resources and the wellbeing of communities who depend on them. To help fulfill these goals, the Council members include representatives of US and Canadian state, provincial and federal governments as well as representatives from various nonprofit organizations who work closely with the communities within the Gulf of Maine watershed. The Council has developed a close partnership with several nonprofit, academic and scientific entities building close collaboration to implement its Action Plan.

Government Agencies

Nongovernment Institutions

Council Quick Links

Climate Dashboard Offers Recent and Real-Time Data

The Gulf of Maine Council GeoTour

ESIP video on Change in the Gulf of Maine

Twenty-five Years of Collaboration and Information-sharing

Over the past quarter-century, the Gulf of Maine Council has strengthened alliances among those who share its vision for a healthy and vital region. It fosters this synergy by sharing stories of success, and by offering annual Gulf ocean health and of Maine awards. The Council has honored more than 200 individuals, organizations and businesses for their exceptional education commitment to sustain the Gulf watershed. [ Click here for more ]