Maine’s Saltwater Wetlands Under Pressure

Wetlands are some of the world’s most productive habitats and important ecological resources. Maine has the largest wetland area anywhere in New England, with four times that of the other five states combined. Yet since 2008, more than 12.5 million square feet of the state's wetlands have been impacted by development, and many have been lost entirely. Maine's tidal wetlands are some of the most at risk, threatened by rising seas and surrounded by development, with little space to migrate.

Join a panel of wetland experts for a discussion moderated by Kate Cough, editor of The Maine Monitor. The discussion will center on a series of stories, reported by Kate, that will explore the consequences of wetland loss for Maine through profiles of several of the state's tidal wetlands. The stories, due out later this month, will explore the history, current use, and pressures Maine's coastal wetlands face, as well as solutions being explored to save them.

Panelists:
Susan Adamowicz, Land Management Research Demonstration Biologist, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
Jacob Aman, Stewardship Director, Wells Reserve
Jeremy Gabrielson, Senior Conservation and Community Planner, Maine Coast Heritage Trust

This event will be in-person and available by live zoom.