TIMES RECORD • March 13, 2025
Climatologists anticipate more frequent and intense storms in a warming world. That leaves Maine’s coastlines vulnerable to erosion and floods, “a double threat,” according to Haylee Parsons, manager of Georgetown’s Reid Sate Park. In response, parks have shifted from recovery to proactive resilience, weighing options from detachable boardwalks to teaming up with nonprofits. The park has emulated conservation methods seen at Popham Beach, which have yielded results. Lining discarded Christmas trees on the beach in Phippsburg helped restore nearly 120 feet of erosion and protect the dunes. The next big project is rehabilitating the old concessions stand into a learning center. Nonprofit volunteers will help guide future programs. To get involved with the Friends of Reid State Park, email contact@friendsofreid.org.