September 7, 2010 was the beginning of a long awaited and exciting time in Bigelow Laboratory’s history. More than two hundred friends and neighbors from the surrounding area gathered in a clearing of our East Boothbay woodland property to witness the official groundbreaking for the Laboratory’s new home. The years, months, weeks, and days leading up to this moment are a story of vision, determination, talent, and generosity on the part of a long list of people who believe that discoveries in ocean science are important to all our lives.
The new campus project is becoming more of a physical reality every day. Funding from a diversity of sources has made this possible, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the National Science Foundation, the Maine Technology Asset Fund, the First National Bank of Damariscotta, the support of Maine’s Congressional delegation, and the unflagging generosity of the Laboratory’s private donors.
This blog is intended to provide regular updates, in pictures, words, and--when possible--video about our progress in building the new Ocean Science and Education Campus. The first three wings under construction are the Bigelow Center for Blue Biotechnology, the Center for Ocean Biogeochemistry and Climate Change, and the Center for Ocean Health. What you will see in the posts that follow will be the future of world-class ocean science taking shape on a very special part of the Maine coast.
We are committed to ensuring optimal land use, stewardship, and sustainability as we move ahead with this project. Our goal is to be excellent stewards of the natural environment around us, and to become an effective part of this wonderful local community.
We welcome all your comments, questions, and ideas about our new campus.
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