Protecting Working Waterfronts

Effects have already been seen with clams, mussels, oysters; lobster fishery could be impacted Congresswoman Chellie Pingree has introduced a bill that would require federal officials to study the effects of ocean acidification on coastal communities in Maine and around the country. "Ocean acidification could be a real threat to the fisheries that are the lifeblood of coastal… Read more »

Comprehensive scientific study show rising sea levels and warming temperatures threaten Maine communities and fisheries Among climate change's many negative impacts for Maine would be sea-level rise, more extreme weather events, and coastal flooding Congresswoman Chellie Pingree said the findings of a new, 4-year scientific assessment of climate… Read more »

Funds will assist significant conservation projects in York County Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced today that a coalition of several conservation groups in Maine would receive a $1 million federal North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant to protect valuable coastal lands across the state. In York County, funds will provide matching dollars for Kittery Land… Read more »