The Gulf of Maine Council’s Sustainable Communities Award recognizes a community, or group within a community, for exemplary work in achieving sustainability outcomes related to the environment and economy that improve the well-being of communities within the Gulf of Maine watershed. Friends of Belle Isle Marsh is honored to receive this award for outstanding contributions toward promoting sustainable outcomes for both communities and the environment. FBIM was recognized for their important work in both advocacy and education, serving as a voice for the marsh whenever development threatens and helping build the next generation of stewards. FBIM was also acknowledged for establishing a Community Advisory Group that is helping the project team (Mystic River Watershed Association, Woods Hole Group, Town of Winthrop, Cities of Revere and Boston, Department of Conservation and Recreation, The Nature Conservancy, MassBays NEP) to determine nature-based strategies for protecting the marsh and neighboring communities from climate change impacts. Thank you, partners, and Gulf of Maine Council!