In the face of sea level rise, Maine gets $10 million to preserve and migrate saltwater marshes

Apr 22

MAINE PUBLIC • April 22, 2024

The state of Maine will receive about $10.5 million in federal infrastructure funds to preserve saltwater marshes and repair aging culverts. The announcement came on Earth Day, and in the aftermath of three severe winter storms that Mainers are still recovering from. The Maine projects are among 30 coastal restoration awards announced Monday by the White House and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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