York County, Maine Begins Dune Restoration to Combat Coastal Erosion
• York County, Maine, is restoring dunes to combat coastal erosion worsened by climate change.
• The project uses federal disaster relief funds to rebuild dunes damaged by severe winter storms in
• The restoration is part of a two-tiered plan to protect the coastline from future flooding events.
Combating coastal erosion with dune restoration project
York County, Maine has launched a critical dune restoration project to combat the increasing effects of coastal erosion, which are exacerbated by climate change. The project utilizes a specialized barge with a sea vacuum to dredge sand from Wells Harbor and deposit it along Wells Beach, aiming to restore dunes damaged by the severe winter storms of 2024. These storms caused approximately $40 million in public damage and affected over 200 homes, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures.
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