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Working Waterfront Access

For 25 years, the Island Institute has devoted extensive resources to protecting what remains of Maine’s “working waterfronts”—the saltwater access (both coastal and estuarine) that supports commercial fishing and a host of other fishing-related jobs along Maine’s 5,300-mile coastline. Working waterfronts are critical to Maine’s economy, providing more than $750 million in state revenue each year, and supporting 35,000 jobs. 

Our People

Some of our talented people working in this area.

Heather Deese
Heather Deese
Marine Programs Director
Jennifer Litteral
Jennifer Litteral
Policy Director
Rob Snyder
Rob Snyder
Executive Vice-President
 
Shey Conover
Senior Programs Director
 

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Maine\'s Waterfront AccessLong Island, MaineSaint George, Maine
Fishing boats


Securing and Protecting

Through multiple legislative initiatives, state- and privately-funded projects, technical assistance, mapping services and much more, the Island Institute has become a leader in identifying, securing and protecting working-waterfront access for Maine’s commercial fishermen.

 

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