Category: Environment

The Jeffrey C. Bracketts cottage was built during the building boom in the 1890s.

Dark Harbor: A Unique Blend on the Coast of Maine

4/12/2013 - “We’re happy to tow you into the dock,” a well-meaning man in a large inflatable boat said as we rowed our dinghy through Ames Cove. It must have been our perplexed looks which then spurred the man to ask, “Unless… you’re enjoying… rowing?” Ha! In fact, we were. With chuckles… SEE MORE

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Short Trail Leads to Long Views on Sears Island

4/8/2013 - The Blue Trail on Sears Island, northeast of Belfast, is a fantastic way to take in the views of northern Penobscot Bay. You can see Islesboro, Castine, Cape Rosier, Blue Hill, and many islands in between. There is a rocky beach and a beautiful assortment of spruce and birch trees.… SEE MORE

A natural — and temporary — art installation on Buzzards Bay. A second art project will be held April 6.

From Art to Vernal Pools, Dartmouth Is Alive in April

4/4/2013 - The Buzzards Bay Coalition has a full calendar of walks, events, and lectures on tap in Dartmouth during the month of April. Whether you're interested in learning more about using the natural environment as an art medium or exploring some of Buzzards Bay's most significant vernal pools, our partners and… SEE MORE

Spring in Maine: Seabirds and the Beauty of Camouflage

3/29/2013 - Decorative eggs are often associated with bright or pastel colors, however Mother Nature has provided many bird species with their own naturally beautiful eggs. Just because they are drab and camouflaged does not make them boring, in my view. Plus, those neat little packages will hopefully develop into exquisite, wild… SEE MORE

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IYRS students at work inside Restoration Hall in Newport.

RIMTA to Launch Marine Apprenticeship Programs

3/29/2013 - The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) has received state approval and grant monies from the Governor’s Workforce Board RI to launch a pre-apprenticeship and an apprenticeship program for the state’s marine trades. Both programs are the first of their kind for Rhode Island’s marine industry and a critical core… SEE MORE

Bellingham is bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly

Bellingham Waterfront: Bikes, Revitalization, and Oysters

3/27/2013 - The Bellingham waterfront is a mix of commercial, industrial, and recreational uses. In 2005, the Port purchased about 64 acres from Georgia-Pacific, which manufactured paper products on the site for 80 years. The property is now part of the Bellingham Bay Demonstration Pilot project, a coordinated bay-wide effort by federal,… SEE MORE

The Glass Museum is located on the Tacoma waterfront.

A Walk Along the Foss Waterway in Tacoma

3/26/2013 - The Thea Foss Waterway in Tacoma won an Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award in 2005 from the American Society of Civil Engineers. The project included cleaning up pollution associated with Superfund sites, improving habitat, revitalizing brownfields, planning mixed-use development, enhancing public access and public space, all with the intent of… SEE MORE

VA Coastal Policy Clinic Partners with Virginia Sea Grant

3/22/2013 - Virginia Sea Grant is proud to have entered a partnership with William & Mary Law School’s new Virginia Coastal Policy Clinic (VCPC). The VCPC (http://bit.ly/11p2x6m) offers law students the opportunity to work with leading Virginia scientists and develop solutions for some of the most challenging environmental questions facing policymakers today.… SEE MORE

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The Photographer’s Eye: Captivated by Coastal Light

Environment

3/18/2013 - As a photographer, and a self-taught one at that, I know many fine images are held captive by the ever-changing light on the coast of Maine. One minute you swear it's perfect, the next minute a thick band of fog or clouds move over. Just as fast though, the landscape… SEE MORE

Two Bald Eagles visiting the osprey nest here at Robinhood Marine Center.

Surprising Pair Spotted in Robinhood

Environment

3/18/2013 - Look what we spotted in the osprey nest atop the day marker at Robinhood Marine Center this month — two bald eagles! Though we see plenty of bald eagles throughout the year near Riggs Cove Rentals' floating vacation rental fleet, the sight of two bald eagles is a rare one… SEE MORE