And, citing the big picture of environmental stewardship, she sees reason for hope. When I first got into marine conservation back in the 1970s, the end of the world was predicted. We have come a long way since then. We have witnessed success stories, such as Boston Harbor. There are creative solutions.
People just have to believe that the problems are serious, and here in Maine, many people do.
We believe that the character of our region is shaped by Casco Bay and take responsibility for our blessings and our challenges. As a result, we've seen the return of clam flats and swimming beaches. Those are signs that we're doing something right.