Nicolas Tanner documents the work of individuals with the State of Maine who conduct prescribed burning in order to improve ecosystems.

Since he was a kid, David Gilbert has dug for clams in the Damariscotta River. Julie Rawe profiles how Gilbert has moved to harvesting oysters due to ecosystem shifts.

In an effort to rebuild the ecosystem of the Penobscot River, a partnership was formed between the Penobscot Nation, industry, federal and state governments, and conservation groups. Larissa Curlik highlights the work that has been to restore the fish life of the river.

With regulations in Maine keeping the lobster population strong, the Maine lobster fishery is actually struggling due to the price of lobster getting lower. Jessica Miller investigates how fishery conservation is impacting the work that lobstermen do, and how an ecosystem imbalance is causing concern for conservationists.

Having lived on Frenchboro since 1820, the Lunt family has a long history as a fishing family, and live on one of the last island communities of Maine. Emily Forman speaks to members of the Lunt family about the need to attract newcomers to the island, and uncovers the Lunt's gang mentality on the island.