Yarmouth approves plan to remove two Royal River dams
Their removal could restore sea-going fish populations to the Royal River’s headwaters after more than two centuries of impediment.
Denmark approves minor updates to strengthen water extraction ordinance amidst drought
The amendment is weaker than what water advocates hoped for and comes one month after Poland Spring’s parent company merged with a rival.
How we reported on climate resilience in Norridgewock
A game plan for confronting climate change-fueled floods emerged by the confluence of the Kennebec and Sandy rivers.
A year since the region saw disastrous flooding, western Maine officials say they’re better prepared
Towns are working together and eyeing new resilience projects. They’re looking to the state to help them pay for them.
After last December’s floods, one western Maine town dredged the river. Now they must undo it.
State officials say the town of Phillips went too far in its response to the flooding, damaging an Atlantic salmon habitat. Town leaders deny they did anything wrong.
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