Current Projects
Islesboro
The Islesboro Narrows Flooding Project is a multi-year initiative to protect The Narrows, a crucial community road threatened by high tide storm flooding and storms. Sunrise Ecologic is providing project management to help Islesboro advance designs and develop effective solutions to keep this road safe and accessible.
Supported by grants from state and federal partners, Sunrise Ecologic is working alongside experts and community partners to reach 90% design completion by Summer 2025, preparing the project for future construction funding and resilience planning.
For more information visit Islesboro SLRC
Islesboro Narrows Coastal Flooding Project
Southport
Hendricks Head Tidal Restoration & Climate Resilience Project
The Hendricks Head Tidal Restoration & Climate Resilience Project focuses on restoring natural water flow to the upstream wetland and improving stormwater drainage. It also aims to make the road, seawall, and parking lot at Hendricks Head Beach more resilient against storm surges and future sea level rise.
With funding from the Maine Infrastructure Adaptation Fund and the Island Institute ShoreUp grant, and managed by Sunrise Ecologic, this project works to prevent erosion and reduce flood risks. By protecting the natural landscape, the project aims to keep Hendricks Head a sustainable and valued resource for future generations.
Southport Climate Vulnerability Assessment
The Southport Climate Vulnerability Assessment identifies and addresses key climate risks facing Southport, from rising sea levels to extreme weather events. Through public workshops and funded by the Community Action Grant, this assessment provides a foundation for resilience planning by identifying vulnerabilities and setting priorities for action. Sunrise Ecologic leads this project, providing expertise to analyze climate impacts and recommend steps to strengthen community resilience over time.
Southport Emergency Preparedness Communication Network
The Southport Emergency Preparedness Communication Network project is focused on building a reliable system for emergency alerts and community support during climate-related events. This project aims to enhance local communication by implementing tools like reverse-911 alerts and establishing neighborhood watch roles, such as "block captains," to foster quick, organized responses among residents, including both permanent and seasonal community members.
Vulnerability Assessment
This project, funded through a Community Action Grant, focuses on conducting a comprehensive vulnerability assessment to identify and address climate-related risks affecting the Boothbay Region. The assessment will involve reviewing existing town plans, maps, policies, and critical data sources such as FEMA flood maps, census data, and regional hazard mitigation plans. Key stakeholders, including local emergency management teams, will be interviewed to gather valuable insights into the region's vulnerabilities across social, infrastructure, and environmental sectors. Sunrise Ecologic will work with the volunteer-run Boothbay Region Climate Action Team (BRCAT) to coordinate the outreach and community engagement process aimed to ensure that the assessment aligns with community priorities and informs future resilience planning.
The results will culminate in a detailed vulnerability assessment report that will guide the development of a Boothbay Region Climate Action Plan and will be rolled into the Lincoln County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026 update.
Climate Education and Outreach
This project is dedicated to building climate resilience through community education, outreach, and engagement, with a special focus on empowering local students and residents. By organizing public events that focus on climate resilience, tide levels, and interpreting scientific data, this initiative will foster an inclusive and intergenerational educational initiative for people in the Boothbay region. We will use tools like the Climate Conversation Card Game to facilitate interactive sessions and host outreach events in familiar community spaces to empower the next generation of community leaders. High school and college students will be invited to take leadership roles within the Boothbay Region Climate Action Team (BRCAT) and actively participate in regional climate planning efforts. This educational initiative will include events on sea level rise, king tide events, and multimedia visioning events to collaboratively envision the community's future in the face of climate change.
Boothbay/Boothbay Harbor
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