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 Caco 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 Assesment 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
APPENDICES
Appendix A. Further Reading:
Informtion 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 Leters