Casco Bay stretches from Two Lights in Cape Elizabeth to Cape Small in Phippsburg. It’s clean water and rich ecology support 14 coastal communities and tens of thousands of jobs in fishing, aquaculture, tourism, and recreation. In this episode, we speak with Casco Baykeeper Ivy Frignoca, environmental attorney with expertise in the Clean Water Act and other environmental laws, about the threats to this important natural resource and what we can do to protect it.

**Show links: Friends of Casco Bay website

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In April 2026, the NRCM Board of Directors selected Justin Strasburger, a well-respected leader of impact-driven organizations, as our next Executive Director. In this episode, Colin speaks with Justin about why he’s so excited about advancing the unique role NRCM plays as a fearless watchdog for Maine’s environment and mobilizing the power of everyday people coming together to build a lasting legacy through policy and systems change.

**Show links: New E.D. Announcement

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A new Maine law will allow residents to install compact plug-in solar panels in their home or apartment with the help of a qualified electrician. Plug-in solar opens the door for every Mainer, regardless of their income or housing type, to take steps toward energy independence without unnecessary utility barriers. In this episode, Colin speaks with Beth Woolfolk of the local climate action group A Climate to Thrive who was a driving force behind passage of this exciting new affordable clean energy solution.

**Show links: A Climate To Thrive website, Blog-What You Need to Know About Maine’s Plug-in Solar Law

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