Maine bill to raise seawalls by two feet stalled for now

WGME-TV13 • March 21, 2025

A bill that would allow Maine communities to raise seawalls by two feet has hit a dead end for now. The Environmental and Natural Resources Committee voted not to move it forward. Republican Representative Bob Foley of Wells, who introduced the bill, argued seawalls need to be raised to accommodate a predicted sea level rise in the coming years and protect homes from future storms.