Marine Debris Coalition Asking Boaters To Help Prevent Marine Debris and Derelict Fishing Gear

This project, Reducing Derelict Fishing Gear in the Gulf of Maine: Educating and Empowering Boaters to be a Part of the Solution, is produced by a partnership with Maine Sea Grant, Maine Marine Trades Association and consulting partners including Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, Maine Island Trail Association, and the Maine Coastal Program. The coalition has designed educational materials aimed at boaters to help them prevent marine debris.

Winter Storm Damage Reporting and Resources

Updated 5-17-24 January storms have had a large impact on our members, working waterfronts, and coastal communities. Below are some links to resources and they will be updated as more

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Maine Sea Grant and Others Form Coalition For Project to Address Marine Debris

Maine Sea Grant College Program, University of Maine researchers and partners throughout the state will receive funding for three projects that address the prevention and removal of marine debris in the Gulf of Maine.

#LoveMaineWaters Campaign Kicking Off This Summer

#LoveMaineWaters Campaign Kicking Off This Summer Maine Marine Trades Association is pleased to join a coalition of Maine nonprofits who are announcing a community communications campaign to support clean water

PRIME Fund Will Provide $39M for Pandemic Recovery

The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) has established the Pandemic Recovery for an Innovative Maine Economy (PRIME) Fund to distribute $39 million in federal grants approved through the American Rescue Plan Act. The PRIME Fund will

New Shoreland Zone Law for Marina-Based Restaurants

From Maine DEP: New Law Becomes Effective October 18, 2021 The legislature adopted one bill in the first session of the 130th Legislature (2021) with shoreland zone implications that is

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