2023
Impact Report
We are excited to share our 2023 Impact Report with you! The stories in this report reflect deep partnerships with communities and islands all along the coast of Maine and beyond. We thank everyone who has made this work possible.
Celebrating 25 Years of Fellows
Launched in 1999, the Island Institute Fellows program brings critical capacity and timely support to island and coastal communities in Maine. The program pairs recent college graduates with local town governments and nonprofits to take on impactful projects.
Storm Science:
Understanding the New Normal
On January 30, Island Institute hosted a webinar on recent storms and sea level rise to share accurate scientific information, and practical insights to help communities rebuild with resilience and prepare for the future.
Storm Response: Resources
in the Wake of Disaster
Our island and coastal communities are grappling with the devastating impacts of severe flooding and storm damage. We've compiled resources for communities to access the help they need to recover from this storm and prepare for the next.
Webinar Recording:
Storm Recovery and Resources
On January 16, Island Institute hosted a webinar on the recent storms and resources for recovery. Listen in and hear directly from these State officials about what to do now and what to expect in the coming weeks and months.
A Bounty
40 Years in the Making
Thanks to the ongoing support from our members, we’re having a lasting impact and providing new opportunities for people of all ages to work and thrive in Maine's extraordinarily special island and coastal communities.
Island Journal
Volume 39
The 2023 Island Journal is here! Featuring stories of Maine's coasts and islands, this issue covers: a celebration of Island Institute's anniversary, a look back at 50 years of Maine fisheries, vignettes of life on Vinalhaven, and more!
The Future
of Lobster: Part 2
In part two of our three-part video series, Island Institute's Director of the Center for the Marine Economy, Sam Belknap, explains what the lobster fishery means to Maine and how we can support the communities most reliant on lobster.
Celebrating
40 Years
When Philip Conkling and Peter Ralston founded Island Institute in 1983, they recognized our island and coastal communities' legacy of innovation and resiliency. Explore our history to find out all that we've accomplished together.
New Law Expands Opportunities to Protect Maine’s Working Waterfront
A bill sponsored by Representative Morgan Rielly of Westbrook has been signed into law. This new law greatly expands opportunities for protecting Maine’s remaining working waterfronts.
Together we make a difference
Discover the many ways you can get involved and join us.