Join the Friends & Support the Restoration of a Vibrant Natural Resource!
“It’s not often we’re given a second chance with something as fragile as a river. Let’s keep working on it. After all, the Presumpscot River has worked hard in the service of mankind for hundreds of years. It’s time we returned that favor.”
Since 1992, Friends of the Presumpscot River has served as the primary voice and advocate for our small but mighty river—once known as the most damned river in America. Now the Presumpscot is becoming a great source of community pride and enjoyment, as our dedicated team of volunteers continues ongoing work to restore and protect this vital natural resource. Our efforts have resulted in the following tangible successes:
Improved water quality by securing watershed surveys, stricter standards for wastewater discharge licenses and water-quality reclassifications.
Return of migratory fish populations by negotiating multiple agreements to remove dams and build fish passages, including the upcoming restoration project at Saccarappa Falls in Westbrook.
Increased public awareness through educational partnerships, media outreach and free community events.
We couldn’t have made it here without the support of our enthusiastic community of Friends! Join us, and let’s keep up the good work for another 25 years. Your contribution will help ensure the Presumpscot River continues to benefit generations to come.
Help Support Us By Making A Donation or Volunteering
DONATE: Your contribution will support legal advocacy, scientific research and our annual event series. Click here for options to make your tax-deductible contribution today.
VOLUNTEER: Your time and expertise is welcome! Click Here for more information on opportunities to engage with our community of Friends and to complete a volunteer interest form.
SPEAKER REQUEST: We often participate in community events. Click here to request a representative from Friends of the Presumpscot River speak or volunteer at your event.
Thank You to our Dedicated Community of Supporters!
The following individuals and organizations listed below have made significant contributions to Friends of the Presumpscot River over the past 25 years. We are deeply grateful for their ongoing support. Without it, our work would not have been possible.
Individual Donors:
Bruce & Sandy Cort
Charles & Mary Lee Dodge
Dusti & Ron Faucher
Ronald Kreisman
Michael & Malory Shaughnessy
Tim Stoklosa
Roger Berle
John Branson
Emilia Dahlin & Aaron Frederick
Lynn Dominick
Cyrus Hagge
Andrew & Jean Marie Karazin Jr.
Bill & Louise Townsend
Laura Wildman
Will Plumley & Rebecca Reinhart
William & Judith Smith
Foundations & Organizational Support:
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
French Foundation
Orchard Foundation
Patagonia
Quimby Family Foundation
Rines Thompson Fund, Maine Community Foundation
The Cricket Foundation
The Davis Family Foundation
Acorn
American Rivers
Casco Bay Estuary Partnership
Singing for Change
Sweet Water Trust
Verrill Dana Attorneys at Law & Sean Mahoney
Beyond Boundaries
Catama Productions
City of Westbrook
Coastal Conservation Association-Maine
Education Foundation of America
Friends of Casco Bay
Haymarket Peoples Fund
New England Grassroots Environmental Fund
Trout Unlimited Sebago Chapter
Wex