MAINE MONITOR • January 16, 2026
The state awarded $7.5 million to 44 trail projects through the first round of the Maine Trails Program last month, going to efforts that will help communities better prepare trails for storms, protect against erosion, increase accessibility and more. The funding for these projects, which are spread throughout 15 of Maine’s counties, comes from a $30 million bond passed via ballot measure in November 2024. Adam Fisher, the trails planner who oversees the Maine Trails Program, said one of its goals is to see communities build “sustainable trails” that can weather climate change.