Mission
To preserve, protect, and improve the unique ecosystems of Merrymeeting Bay. We fulfill this mission through education, research, membership activities, and the promotion and stewardship of conservation easements.

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History

The Friends of Merrymeeting Bay was Founded in 1975.

In Memory of Linwood Rideout
April 16, 1917- June 10, 2007
For many of us, if there was one man who epitomized the essence of Merrymeeting Bay, it was Linwood Rideout, a legend in his own time. We will miss him, a long-time friend of the Bay. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Read more about Linwood here.

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Geographic Area

Mid-coast Maine riverine delta and fresh water tidal estuary consisting of Merrymeeting Bay and these rivers:

• Kennebec
• Muddy
• Androscoggin
• Eastern
• Cathance
• Abagadasset
and their surrounding Mid-coast Maine towns:

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Maps
National Map Viewer centered on Merrymeeting Bay (opens in new window)

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Accomplishments
We work with individuals from around the Bay to protect conservation land through easements. In our capacity as a land trust, we believe that conservation easements granted by willing landowners are one of the most effective means of protecting the Bay over the long term.

Conservation Accomplishments to Date:

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Steering Committee
Elected by the Members at the January 9, 2008 Annual Meeting.