Environmental Solutions 2023

FUN AND EDUCATIONAL WAYS TO

Celebrate Earth Day

EARTH DAY IS AN ANNUAL HOLIDAY THAT HAS BEEN CELEBRATED SINCE 1970.

DESPITE SOMEWHAT HUMBLE BEGINNINGS, MUCH OF THE GLOBE NOW CELEBRATES EARTH DAY, WHICH THIS YEAR TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 22.

Earth Day has long drawn attention to issues affecting the planet and its climate. The effects of those issues have grown increasingly noticeable in recent years, which makes this Earth Day and all subsequent celebrations an ideal opportunity to celebrate the planet while learning about the many challenges it faces in the years to come. The following are some unique, fun and educational ways to celebrate the planet this April.

· LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME. Winter weather is (mostly) a distant memory by late April, making Earth Day an ideal time to travel by foot or by bicycle instead of by car. That’s not only fun, but also a great opportunity to learn about carbon emissions. The United States Environmental Protection Agency reports that a typical passenger vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide each year. Vehicles also emit a substantial amount of methane and nitrous oxide. This is why gas-powered vehicles are so often linked to climate change, much of which is driven by greenhouse gas emissions. A car-free Earth Day can be fun and serve as a catalyst for conversation about the effects of gas-powered vehicles on the health of the planet.

· VOLUNTEER WITH A LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION. Environmental organizations are committed to the ideals behind Earth Day all year long. However, each Earth Day many of

these organizations sponsor eco-conscious efforts to help the planet and raise awareness about issues like climate change. Volunteering with a local beach or park cleanup or signing up to walk and raise money for a local environmental charity makes for a fun and educational way to spend your Earth Day.

· GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY AND PLANT. The National Forest Foundation notes that planting trees can have a profound and positive impact on the planet. According to the NFF, planting more trees helps forests to sequester carbon, which can have a significant effect on climate change. The NFF estimates that 100 mature trees can remove 50 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent and 430 pounds of pollution from the atmosphere. Simply planting native trees on your own property can help combat climate change.

· INVOLVE CHILDREN IN YOUR EFFORTS TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE. Today’s adults likely won’t be the ones forced to confront the more challenging consequences of climate change. Unfortunately, that cost is likely to be passed on to future generations. That makes this Earth Day a great time to involve kids more directly in efforts to combat climate change. Explain the significance of avoiding the car, volunteering or planting trees in terms that kids can understand, emphasizing that the future of the planet could very well be in their hands.

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Brookfield Renewable:

Brookfield Renewable develops innovative natural power solutions that accelerate the world toward a carbon-free future. We do so by combining 100 years of operating experience as a developer, owner, and operator of renewable power facilities with a commitment to health, safety, security, and environmental stewardship.

As Maine’s largest generator of renewable energy, Brookfield Renewable proudly operates hydro, wind, and storage facilities throughout the state. Our Maine facilities provide more than 840 MW of power, a generation equivalent to powering more than 500,000 homes annually. Now and into the future, our facilities remain critical in helping Maine meet its carbon emissions targets. We are passionate about the role we play in highlighting the natural beauty

and recreational benefits of this great state. We provide more than 200 recreation sites throughout Maine and provide daily releases from May through Columbus Day on Class 2, 3, and 4 whitewater. Each year thousands of private and commercial paddlers enjoy Maine’s pristine waterways as a result of these scheduled releases.

Throughout Maine, we provide recreational access to some of New England’s best angling and fly-fishing locations. Whether you enjoy fall scenes on the Magalloway, Moose, or Penobscot rivers, the angling opportunities are endless. We provide real-time flows and elevations for our facilities via our waterflow website at safewaters.com.

Remember, river systems are wonderful resources, but they can also be dangerous. Conditions can change

quickly and without notice. While the waters above and below a dam may look safe, conditions below the surface can present serious risks.

Be aware of your surroundings and

and

observe all warning signals, sirens, and barriers. Please respect all signage, recreation rules, and be a good environmental steward wherever your next outdoor journey takes you!

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Maine Forests: ONE OF OUR MOST IMPORTANT CARBON-REDUCING SOLUTIONS

BY CRYSTAL SANDS

As states throughout the country work to reduce carbon and find climate change solutions, Maine has an advantage other states do not— our forests.

Maine is the most forested state in the nation, and this serves us well when it comes to sequestering carbon from the atmosphere. According to Karin Tilberg, president of The Forest Society of Maine, “Maine’s forests sequester nearly 70 percent of Maine’s greenhouse gas emissions every year.” She adds, “Our forests are critical in our efforts to get to net zero in the coming years.”

Because trees convert carbon dioxide to oxygen through the process of photosynthesis, our forests here in Maine are actually helping us combat climate change, which, according to The Forest Society of Maine, more than 70 percent of Mainers agree is a serious problem.

The Forest Society of Maine is making great efforts to preserve our forests. After a century of growth in the percentage of Maine that is made up of forests, our state is seeing a slow decline. Tilberg emphasizes that our state is currently losing “about 10,000 acres of natural and working land to development each year.” Currently about 22 percent of our state is forested, but according to Tilberg, the goal is to reverse the trend toward decline and reserve about 30 percent of Maine for forests by 2030.

Tilberg points out that we are beginning to lose ground when it comes to our forests because of development pressure in the state. “Right now, the decline is slow, but there is concern the decline will pick up as more people move to Maine.” As experts predict a sharp growth in Maine’s population due to climate immigration, preserving our forests is a concern. Disasters, such as fires and floods, along with water shortages in the west, make Maine an appealing place

TILBERG EMPHASIZES THAT OUR STATE IS CURRENTLY LOSING “ABOUT 10,000 ACRES OF NATURAL AND WORKING LAND TO DEVELOPMENT EACH YEAR.”

to live for many, and the numbers of people moving into our state are expected to grow in coming decades.

With this growth in mind, The Forest Society of Maine is taking great efforts to preserve our forests now. The Forest Society works with landowners to acquire “conservation easements,” which are designed to prohibit new development in forested areas. In some cases, landowners simply donate their forested land to the Forest Society, but in some cases, The Forest Society purchases the development rights

to the forested land, which protects the land from future development. According to Tilberg, The Forest Society of Maine currently controls over a million acres of land, protecting it for our future.

In fact, Maine’s North Woods are mostly privately owned, but through agreements and partnerships between landowners and trusts, as well as organizations like The Maine Forest Society, our North Woods are preserved, protected from development. These agreements also typically ensure public access to these areas, something that is also important in helping generations of Mainers connect to the woods and to nature and to understand the importance of these preserved lands.

In “Maine Won’t Wait,” Maine’s four-year plan for climate action published in 2020 by the Maine Climate Council and endorsed by Governor Janet Mills, the authors emphasize the importance of Maine’s forests in helping our state reach our climate goals. Tilberg says, “Forest conservation is identified as an essential strategy” in this report.

Our forests here in Maine cannot be taken for granted, especially as we begin to see population growth due, in part, to climate change. Our forests are a critical part of our solution, so protecting them is important. Our forests are an advantage we don’t want to lose. “The key [to meeting our climate change goals] is to not lose our forests,” says Tilberg.

PROTECTING MAINE’S LAND, FISH & WILDLIFE HABITATS TO BENEFIT OUR COMMUNITIES & FUTURE GENERATIONS

Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (RLHT) has a vision of a mosaic of connected conserved lands open to public access in perpetuity and facilitate the uninhibited movement of fish and wildlife species across the landscape. They strive to actively conserve land, catalyze conservation, restore fish and wildlife habitat, and manage for healthy, climate-resilient forests to benefit the community, future generations, and wildlife. Anyone who wants to know about RLHT and its conservation efforts is encouraged to visit rlht.org.

KENNEBAGO HEADWATERS PROJECT

Among RLHT’s current projects is the Kennebago Headwaters, a pioneering effort to conserve and restore fish and wildlife habi-

tats of national and global importance. The Kennebago watershed supports one of the most resilient, Maine’s self-sustaining wild Eastern Brook Trout populations in Maine. The presold, well-oxygenated surficial groundwater, deep water lakes, and miles of connected streams, combined with high elevation, create a quality habitat that Brook Trout require to thrive. Though much of the Kennebago seems to be unspoiled wilderness, there is a long history of manipulating the watershed’s natural systems to accommodate industrial forest operations, including the log drives of yesteryear. The Kennebago River and its tributaries show signs of channelizing, loss of structure due to previous log driving, boulder removal, and the absence of significant inputs. Stream crossings are

another hazard to a healthy aquatic ecosystem. A network of roads intersects the watershed, and culverts pose barriers to native fish species and macroinvertebrates. Replacing these barriers is one of the first steps to reconnecting and restoring miles of critical Brook Trout spawning, rearing, and thermal refuge habitat. In a changing climate, deep cold-water lakes and streams offer a retreat from critically high-water temperatures.

RLHT, in partnership with the USFWS, Trout Unlimited, and MDIFW, has begun an ambitious restoration of the upper Kennebago River and its tributaries. The project promotes watershed connectivity and essential riparian buffers, enhances in-stream habitat, and bolsters climate resilience.

SUPPORT

None of this is possible without the support from RLHT's members, the community, and conservation partners. If you want to contribute to RLHT's conservation efforts in the Rangeley Lakes Region, please use the QR code or visit rlht.org.

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DISCOVER HOW TO GET GREEN FOR GOING GREEN WITH COMMUNITY SOLAR

More Americans are choosing to power their homes with solar. The advantages are two-fold the climate benefits of clean energy and long-term financial savings. Solar energy is a winning combination. But not everyone can utilize rooftop solar. In fact, 75% of Americans can’t put solar on their roofs because they rent or live in an apartment building, don’t have sufficient sun or roof space, the financial investment is too high, or they simply don’t want panels on their roof. That’s where community solar comes in.

WHAT EXACTLY IS COMMUNITY SOLAR?

Community solar provides a way for anyone to choose renewable energy without the cost or hassle of installation on their roof. Often called shared solar, community solar is a local solar “farm” where customers subscribe for their share of the total power produced. The solar panels on the farm generate energy which is sent through the electric grid and delivered to subscriber homes by the local utility company. Savings from the project shows up on the subscriber’ utility bill as energy credits. This can reduce electric bills by a guaran

teed 10% a year. Solar energy costs less to produce than other forms of electricity and that savings is passed along to subscribers. That’s extra green in their pocket simply by going green!

THE ECONOMICS OF COMMUNITY SOLAR ARE SIMPLE

Community solar farms are owned and operated by a solar developer like Nautilus Solar Energy. The land is leased from landowners such as farmers or municipalities for the lifetime of the community solar farm. This provides the landowners extra income for about 30 years. Regulated at the state level, community solar programs also boost the local economy by creating hundreds of jobs in construction, engineering, and land maintenance. For residents, there’s no cost to join and no membership fees. And the best part is anyone can subscribe to community solar — renters, homeowners, small businesses, non-profit organizations, commercial companies — with no equipment, installation or longterm contracts. It’s super simple to go green and keep the green in your pocket and in the community.

COMMUNITY SOLAR IS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY DECISION

On average solar energy produces 20x less greenhouse gasses than other forms of energy, helping to reverse climate change. Since hundreds of subscribers can be served by an average community solar farm, just imagine how much carbon dioxide (CO2) can be reduced by a single solar project. (Nearly one ton of CO2 for a 1MW community solar farm to be exact!) Plus, subscriber actions have a compounded impact on the entire community by contributing to increased sustainability, cleaner healthier air, and reduced pollutants. That’s a breath of fresh air!

ARE YOU READY TO ENJOY THE GREEN BENEFITS AND GO SOLAR?

Community solar provides a clean energy choice for American households by reducing their carbon footprint while saving money on their electric bills. Subscribing is simple. All that is needed is five minutes and a utility account. To learn more about how you can go green and keep your green with community solar, go to NautilusSolar.com.

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Taking Compost TO THE NEXT LEVEL

EVER CONSIDERED A COMPOST OR COMPOSTING TOILET? IT’S NOT AS CRAZY AS IT MAY SOUND.

BY STEPHANIE BOUCHARD

As communities here in Maine and elsewhere struggle with disposing of septic waste and how to conserve water, composting human waste through the use of compost toilets or composting toilets offer individuals (and businesses) a simple way to contribute to easing those challenges.

“Everybody should be thinking about the drinking water that they’re flushing down their toilets and what we can do to make a better system,” says Bob Harden, store manager of The Green Store in Belfast. “When you compost, you’re making organic material available for plants and trees. When you flush your toilet, you’re making toxic waste.”

Composting food waste is one thing, you might be thinking, but poop and pee? It’s not as crazy as it may sound. Composting human excrement actually goes back to ancient times, and if done right (that means it needs to get hot enough to kill dangerous bacteria), it’s safe enough to use in your garden.

Compost toilets or composting toilets (there’s a difference, explained below) take a variety of forms. You can build your own or buy a commercially produced product. Some look like standard toilets, some are simply a five-gallon plastic bucket with a tight-fitting lid. Some need electricity, but many don’t. Most don’t use water, but some do use a minimal amount. Some separate feces and urine, while others combine them. Some cost less than a standard toilet, while others cost thousands,

and putting in a whole house system can be tens of thousands of dollars.

A compost toilet is a receptacle that holds your waste, combined with a covering material, such as sawdust. You empty your receptacle, such as a five-gallon plastic bucket, into an outdoor compost pile or bin that contains other materials for composting, such as leaves and plants and food waste. It “cooks” for about a year. This process is often referred to as making humanure.

A self-contained composting toilet does the composting within the unit itself. You add a bulking material, such as coconut husks, and an accelerator to hasten the speed of the composting process, which takes place within the unit, but not within the toilet bowl. When the composting process is complete, you remove the finished compost from the unit.

Which system is best for you depends on how hands-on you want to be, your physical environment and your budget. State and local regulations typically allow for alternative toilet systems, but you should check with your specific community before making any purchases.

For Masanobu Ikemiya the decision to go the humanure route not only aligned with the permaculture he and his wife, Tomoko, practice at their home in Bar Harbor, but harkened back to his youth in Japan, where the local farmers paid residents for their pee and poo to make humanure to fertilize their fields. “Humanure is the best compost,” he says.

Their compost toilet was originally in a small wood shed outside their home but when the couple began living there yearround they moved it into the house. “At the beginning,” he says, “my wife was kind of skeptical.” She was particularly worried about smells. With a little finetuning of the bathroom, he says, smell hasn’t been an issue.

The Ikemiyas have used their humanure system, based on the description in Joe Jenkins’s book, “The Humanure Handbook,” for more than 20 years, and

in recent years have given a presentation on humanure composting at Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s (MOFGA) Common Ground Fair.

“We are a living example of how it really works and makes our soil rich,” he says. “It’s wonderful.”

THE MANY BENEFITS OF

Energy-Efficient Homes

Consumer efforts to be more eco-conscious are more and more noticeable. For proof of that, one need look no further than the increase in vehicle charging stations. Such stations are more accessible than ever and illustrate that consumer preference is increasingly leaning toward products that leave as small a carbon footprint as possible.

Another indicator of a growing interest in eco-friendly products is the popularity in energy-efficient homes. In fact, a recent survey from the National Association of Home Builders found that energy-efficient features are among the most sought-after “must-haves” among homebuyers. Among those surveyed, 83 percent desired Energy Star-rated windows, 81 percent wanted Energy Star-rated appliances and 80 percent preferred energy-efficient lighting.

Though eco-conscious sensibilities compel millions of homeowners to make their homes more energy-efficient, that’s not the only reason to upgrade your home. The following are a handful of the many benefits of energy-efficient homes.

· SAVE MONEY: Inflation was one of the biggest stories of 2022, as the cost of living rose dramatically in the wake of world events. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation led to an overall 6.5 percent increase in prices. But that increase was dwarfed by the cost of electricity, which increased by 14.3 percent in 2022. Energy-efficient appliances can help homeowners overcome that spike, as the U.S. Department of Energy indicates upgrading to such products can help homeowners reduce their energy costs by as much as 30 percent.

· IMPROVE RESALE VALUE: As the NAHB survey indicates, modern homebuyers want energy-efficient homes. They’re also willing to pay more for such homes. Research from the mortgage lender Freddie Mac found that homes with energy-efficient ratings sold for nearly 3 percent more on average than homes without such ratings.

· LIVE HEALTHIER: The benefits of energy-efficient homes aren’t just economic, though health-related benefits certainly produce an economic incentive as well. According to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, insulation and air sealing protect individuals from heat waves and other ripple effects of climate change. The ACEEE notes that weatherization can improve indoor air quality and comfort, a notable benefit for asthma sufferers and seniors. In fact, the ACEEE estimates that integrating energy efficiency programs in homes could reduce seniors’ risk for falls in their homes, poten tially saving $2 billion in fall-related health care costs over the next decade, and improve asthma outcomes, which could reduce health care costs by as much as half a billion dollars.

Energy-efficient products and practices pay numerous dividends, making them a worthy expenditure for any homeowners looking to upgrade their homes.

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Community solar is the ultimate win-win for Maine residents and businesses. Our legislature made community solar programs possible in 2019 to help the State reach its renewable energy goals and to help utility customers off-set the cost of upgrading our electric grid. When you sign-up with a local community solar farm you’ll save 10-15% on your electricity costs and support the development of local, renewable energy projects.

There have been several recent articles weighing the benefits and costs of renewable energy projects to the people of Maine. The takeaway from this reporting is clear. Maine is moving toward renewable energy and we, as taxpayers and utility customers, have and will continue to invest in this transition. Community solar programs are a sure way for us to recoup some of the money we are investing.

Maine Community Solar is a local organization educating businesses and consumers about the benefits of community solar and helping them enroll in the program that’s right for them. We’re on a mission to help Mainers reap the benefits of community solar programs while making our state a leader in sustainability and renewable energy!

During the past two and a half years we’ve helped hundreds of businesses and thousands of consumers understand community solar programs and take advantage of the savings. You’ll see our team members at community events, chamber of commerce meetings, online webinars, canvassing local neighborhoods, on social media, or hear from us via telephone or email.

Free community solar subscription programs are part of the state’s Net Energy Billing program so they work the same way as rooftop solar installations or “pay-toparticipate” options. The key difference is the tradeoff between commitment and benefit. Both options are great depending on the needs and goals of the customer.

Because there are no costs to join, fees to cancel, and no long-term commitment, the free community solar programs offer 10-15% savings on a customer’s total annual electricity costs. This is in contrast to consumers or businesses that purchase their own array. The larger annual electricity savings and tax benefits are offset by a large financial investment or financing commitment.

Community solar subscription programs are a great option to drive large-scale adoption of solar energy because there is such a low barrier to entry and customers will always save money. That’s why we see it as one of the keys to Maine reaching its renewable energy goals.

COMMUNITY SOLAR SUBSCRIPTIONS

QUICK FACTS

• 10-15% savings guarantee for consumers and businesses

• Free to join, no fees or costs to exit the program

• No equipment to purchase, install, or maintain

• Powered by Maine’s Net Energy Billing program

• Works for renters and may be transferable if you move within the same utility service area

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Maine Community Solar website at www.mainecommunitysolar.org

• Maine Public Utilities Commission website

• Maine Office of the Public Advocate website

Rainwater Irrigation

BY STEPHANIE BOUCHARD

Keeping your garden watered doesn’t mean you have to have a high water bill or drain your well. You can use rainwater and gray water to irrigate your garden instead.

LET IT RAIN

Rain barrels are a mainstay of collecting and using rainwater for irrigation. They’re pretty simple to set up and use, but they aren’t perfect, says Kate Garland, a horticulturist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Penobscot County. “We do have very unpredictable or unreliable rain events (so) we can't necessarily count on that natural rainfall to provide all our garden’s water needs,” she says.

It's often the case that rain barrels are full when water isn’t needed and dry when water is needed. You can store water in rain barrels for a week or two, she says, but not for long periods due to concerns about contamination. That said, storage times can be extended if you take extra measures, such as putting a filter or screen over the barrel top, and keeping the barrels in a cool spot out of direct sunlight.

Other simple ways to use rain for garden irrigation include positioning gutter extenders so that water from your rooftop goes directly into your garden beds or creating shallow trenches, also called swales, to redirect excess rainwater. And you can take advantage of natural depressions in your landscape by planting a rain garden in those spots.

Since depending on rainwater is not a sure-fire way to keep your gardens watered, you can turn to another often overlooked supplemental water source: re-using your household water.

GOING GRAY

Gray water, sometimes spelled grey, is untreated household “wastewater.” It’s the water that goes down the drain when you take a shower or bath, clean your dishes or hands in the sink, or wash your clothes in a washing machine. According to state wastewater regulations, toilet water cannot be used in a gray water system.

According to Greywater Action, a sustainable water usage advocate in California, gray water can contain food particles, hair, soap suds, and even some cleaning products or detergents (those that are plant-friendly), but it is not safe to drink. When used to irrigate gardens, it should not be poured directly on the leafy parts of plants. Instead, gray water should be directed to the roots of plants. This can be done by watering by hand or extending piping off your home’s plumbing system.

The state allows gray water systems for irrigation, but it does have specific regulations for them. “Maine people may install gray wastewater systems without a license or certification,” said Lindsay Hammes, the spokesperson for the Maine CDC in an email. “However, the systems must be designed by a site evaluator and the system must be permitted and inspected by the local plumbing inspector.” You should also check with your municipality to see if it has any additional regulations.

Plumbing your entire house for a gray water system is an undertaking. Unless you are building a new house, it means rearranging piping in your home. However, there are more DIY-friendly options.

Probably the easiest thing to do is collect the water coming out of your sink, shower or tub faucets as you wait for the water coming out of the tap to warm up. Use a bucket or watering can to collect the water then walk it out of the house and simply pour it into the ground around your plants.

For more rainwater collection or gray water usage ideas, go to greywateraction.org or to the Maine Cooperative Extension website, extension.umaine.edu.

NEW TOOLS IMPROVE DECISION MAKING FOR CONSERVATIONISTS AND COMMUNITIES

BY DAN COKER, SENIOR SPATIAL SCIENTIST, THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IN MAINE

As the senior spatial scientist at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Maine, I work with a lot of information every day— information that is painstakingly collected by TNC, along with state and federal agencies, and other sources as well. That data can help us answer questions. How large or constricted is a road-stream crossing? Where are roads, houses and businesses that may be impacted by a rising ocean? How extensive is a tidal marsh and what is surrounding it? To find answers, we need to translate this information into something other than tens of thousands of numbers on a spreadsheet.

That’s where spatial science comes in. Working with colleagues, I use all that information to create maps using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. The results provide a visual representation of the real world around us. Environmental professionals benefit from getting this view of the data and interacting with it to make project decisions. But not everyone is a GIS expert!

Appreciating the need for a more accessible and interactive experience, TNC Maine teamed up with partners to develop the TNC Maine Mapping Portal, a multi-functional hub of interactive information designed to provide user-friendly views generated with all the information available about a number of conservation topics.

The Portal includes a Culvert Flood Risk Explorer that predicts the risk level of potential road flooding at road-stream crossings all over the state. There’s an Aquatic Barrier Prioritization tool, designed to support the river restoration community in identifying in-stream barriers for removal or improved fish passage. The Coastal Risk Explorer shows how rising sea levels will affect roads in coastal cities and towns, illustrating where road networks will be inaccessible to emergency responders and how that relates to the overall social vulnerability of the community. And the Future Habitat Explorer predicts how tidal marshes on Maine’s coast are likely to change as sea level rises. This can facilitate better decisions about development and land conservation.

So far, this one-stop-shop approach to decision-aiding, web-based tools has been used with great success by a host of partners working to restore and conserve the amazing natural resources that Mainers enjoy. Municipal managers and planners can better understand how climate change will impact their communities and take steps to prepare. Conservation groups can prioritize restoration projects that have the best chance of achieving their goals. Coastal land trusts can work to protect areas that are most likely to see expansion of critical tidal marsh habitat.

I invite fellow conservationists, community planners, agency staff, and tribal leaders to visit the TNC Maine Mapping Portal and discover resources that may help you in your work! It's another valuable tool in the toolkits of everyone working to restore and conserve the special places around us. Find it at maps.tnc.org/maine.