Maine’s North Woods is one of the most iconic and wild landscapes left in the eastern United States. It’s a place of deep forests, cold rivers, and irreplaceable wildlife habitat. But unchecked development, a changing climate, and disappearing public access threaten the future of this region. To help you understand and appreciate just how special Read More
Nature-based Shoreline Rules Protect Maine’s Waterways
Historically, riprap, retaining walls, and other hardened structures have been the dominant means by which erosion has been controlled along the shorelands of our lakes, rivers, and ocean waters. Although effective and necessary in some cases, these structures can have unintended consequences such as intensifying erosion next to the structure, degrading habitat for plants and Read More