Coastal Rivers to host guided eelgrass paddle in Great Salt Bay

Written By Maine Environmental News

TIMES RECORD • July 14, 2026

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust will host a guided educational paddle through the vibrant eelgrass beds of Great Salt Bay off of Damariscotta from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 17. The excursion will highlight the critical ecological roles eelgrass plays, including its ability to combat climate change through carbon sequestration and its function as a crucial nursery habitat for local marine life. The event is free. Space is limited and signup is required online at coastalrivers.org/events.

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