Does the documented biological diversity of the Saco estuary deserve recognition as a critical natural area in the State of Maine? Five years of intense research suggests yes. As part of the Maine Sustainability Solutions Initiative, researchers and the Stewardship Network active in the region, learned about the estuary’s ecosystem health and how people benefit from this special place. Please join the research team and members of the Stewardship Network for a conversation about how these scientific findings can be used to protect what people value most about the estuary.