Maine adopts 'nature-based' shoreline erosion rules

MAINE PUBLIC • May 2, 2025

New rules adopted by Maine regulators will make it easier to get permits to stabilize shoreline erosion — as long as projects use biodegradable materials and native plants. The standards were drafted at the direction of the state Legislature and approved by the Maine Board of Environmental Protection. And they are paired with stricter standards for installing larger more intrusive erosion control measures.