Current update and comment form: appendix H, I, J.

Introduction: What is the Casco Bay Plan

Chapter 1: State of the Bay
History of Pollution in Casco Bay
Changing Demographics
Water Quality in Casco Bay
The Value of Casco Bay
Progress in Understanding Casco Bay
Where are we going?

Chapter 2: Stormwater in Casco Bay
Introduction
Water Quality Problems
Pollution Sources
Economic Impacts
Regulatory Measures
Recommendations

Chapter 3: Clam Flats and Swimming Areas
Introduction
Sources of Contamination
Economic Effects of Contamination
Public Health Effects of Contamination
Ecological Effects of Contamination
Regulatory Measures
Assessment of Regulations
Recommendations

Chapter 4: Habitat Protection
Introduction
Species of Diversity and Density
Prime Habitats
Habitat Threats
Habitat Degradation
Economic Value of Habitat
Regulatory and Other Protective Measures
Recommendations

Chapter 5: Toxic Pollution in Casco Bay
Introduction
Types of Toxic Pollution
Sources of Toxic Pollution
Concentrations of Toxic Pollution
Ecological Effects
Economic Effects
Trends
Regulatory Measures
Recommendations

Chapter 6: Stewardship
Introduction
Stewardship Roles
Recommendations

Chapter 7: Developing New Solutions
Introduction
Public Education Actions
Technical Assistance Actions
Regulatory/Enforcement Actions
Planning and Assessment Actions

Chapter 8: Measuring Progress: The Casco Bay Monitoring Plan
Introduction
Stages of Change
Monitoring Plans
Summary

Chapter 9: Implementing and Financing The Casco Bay Plan
Introduction
Options for Managing Casco Bay
Recommended Management Structure of Casco Bay
Recommended Committee Structure
Project Staff
Time Line
Funding the Casco Bay Plan
Funding Approach
Funding Sources
Future Funding Mechanisms

Chapter 10: Coordinating With Federal Programs
Federal Consistency Review
The Casco Bay Plan and the Maine Coastal Program
Endangered Species Act and National Historic Preservation Act Reviews

Chapter 11: Developing The Casco Bay Plan
Introduction
Organization
The Process
Setting Priorities
Developing the Casco Bay Plan
Local Government Input
Lecture Series
Long-Term Management
Public Outreach Activities
Grants

Glossary
Bibliography

APPENDICES
Appendix A. Further Reading: Information and Study Reports Funded by the Casco Bay Estuary Project
Appendix B. State of Maine Water Quality Standards
Appendix C. About the National Estuary Program
Appendix D. Summary of Grant Projects Funded by the Casco Bay Estuary Project
Appendix E. Committee Participation in the Casco Bay Estuary Project
Appendix F. Summary of Public Comments on the Draft Casco Bay Plan
Appendix G. Commitment Letters
Appendix H. Plan Update Comment Invitation
Appendix I. Plan Update
Appendix J. Update Review Form