MAINE PUBLIC • December 3, 2025
The city of Portland is partnering with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute to prepare for the effects of climate change. The city council and the research organization will share data and collaborate on climate resiliency work. The formal partnership commits both organizations to data sharing, collaborative grant applications and joint work on coastal resilience and working waterfront protection. The collaboration will focus on protecting Portland's working waterfront and coastal areas from sea level rise, as well as meeting sustainability goals like electrification.