MAINE PUBLIC • May 7, 2025
Preparing Maine for future storms and flooding will cost billions of dollars according to a commission examining the state’s infrastructure. Despite the scale of the challenge the state must act urgently to protect communities from the worst effects of climate change, commissioners said in their final report. The report recommends more than 50 actions and policies to strengthen infrastructure and mitigate risks, improve emergency response and rebuilding and use limited resources to the greatest effect. And it suggests establishing a reporting system so state agencies and organizations can regularly update progress towards actions outlined in the plan.