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Southern Maine Volunteer Beach Profile Monitoring Program – So. Portland

South Portland ME

The Southern Maine Volunteer Beach Profile Monitoring Program is a unique collaboration among local volunteers, participating municipalities, and scientists, resulting in over 20 years of critical data on the status of one of Maine’s most vital and valuable natural resources. Data is used to inform beach management decisions; to monitor the success of management programs.

Categories
  • Coastal Change
State
ME
City
South Portland
Platform
Other
Project Status
Active
Tool type
Basic survey equipment
Website

https://seagrant.umaine.edu/extension/southern-maine-volunteer-beach-profile-monitoring-program/#:~:text=The%20Southern%20Maine%20Volunteer%20Beach%20Profile%20Monitoring%20Program,of%20Maine%E2%80%99s%20most%20vital%20and%20valuable%20natural%20resources

Audience

Program provides Maine Geological Survey with data to identify seasonal, annual, and even track long-term trends in beach erosion and accretion. This data is used to inform beach management decisions at the local and state level

Host

Maine Sea Grant