Coastal Resilience Session
On May 27, 2025, the YRSC held a coastal resilience session at its monthly meeting with 3 presentations on this topic, given by Joan LeBlanc
Kashmer Farm Easement Presentation – Great Works Regional Land Trust
On April 22, 2025 Tin Smith from Great Works Regional Land Trust gave a presentation on the recently established conservation easement for Kashmer Farm. This
York River and Climate Change Poster
This poster outlines the effects of climate change on the York River along with strategies to address these issues.
York River Estuary Water Quality
On November 26, 2024, Angela Brewer, Section Leader of the Marine Unit at the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, gave a presentation on the water
Salt Marsh Restoration Planning
On September 24, 2024, Geoff Wilson from Northeast Wetland Restoration gave a presentation on salt marsh restoration and the YRSC-funded project to develop restoration designs
Regional Coastal Resilience Plan – Climate Ready Coast
The Climate Ready Coast project (led by Wells Reserve and Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission) culminated with development of the Regional Coastal Resilience Plan that highlights climate vulnerabilities
Beginning with Habitat Focus Areas
On June 25, 2024, Doreen MacGillis, Land Protection Specialist at the York Land Trust, gave a presentation on Habitat Focus Areas of ecological significance in
Maine’s Saltwater Wetlands Under Pressure
The Maine Monitor and the Wells Reserve at Laudholm jointly hosted an expert panel discussion on Maine’s saltwater wetlands on March 27, 2024, moderated by
Shellfish Harvesting on the York River
On March 26, 2024, Mike Masi, member of the York Shellfish Commission and Founder of Shell + Claw, presented to the YRSC on shellfish harvesting in the
Historic Resources Presentation
On February 27, 2024, Tad Baker, Professor of History at Salem State University, gave a presentation to the YRSC on the many historic resources within