The Deer Isle area is not only beautiful, but has drawn a remarkable number of artists who recognize the treasure for what it is, and respond to that. In addition to the threehalf press guest artist page, you can see the works of our artists at their own web sites:
Other supporters of this creative approach are:
As one would expect, the Deer Isle-Stonington Chamber of Commerce web site directs you to accommodations and much more. The Pilgrim's Inn in Deer Isle has been especially supportive of the effort to highlight our artists' speaking on behalf of our environment, as has Inn on the Harbor in Stonington.
Guided Island Tours, Granite Island Tours, and Old Quarry Tours will share the beauties of the Bay area in a sensitive, responsible, and sustainable way.
Across the nation, land trusts are currently recognized as one of the most effective mechanisms we have for protecting ecosystems. Private conservation organizations are a spectrum, from local efforts such as Island Heritage Trust, regional efforts such as Maine Coast Heritage Trust, and The Nature Conservancy, with its bioregional approach.
Based in Stonington, Penobscot East Resource Center needs the support of the whole community - including you - if we are going to get community-based fisheries management for the Gulf of Maine. MERI in Blue Hill takes a different approach to marine issues.