Island Institute Announces Four New Board Members
Island Institute recently appointed four new members to its Board of Trustees. Each member will support and guide the Institute’s mission to boldly navigate climate and economic change with island and coastal communities to expand opportunities and deliver solutions.
Get your 2024 Island Journal!
The 2024 Island Journal brings history to life with stories like the creation of Waterman's Community Center on North Haven, the Lunt family's legacy on Frenchboro, and the colorful days of rum runners on Maine’s coast. Immerse yourself in these tales and more in our 40th edition this summer.
Registration Now Open:
Electric Boat Course Level 2
Level 2 - Electric Boat Motor Technician Course is a hands-on, in-person course designed primarily for boat yard technicians and people already in the field of boat maintenance and repair. Two sessions in Rockland and Farmington are available in July and August 2024.
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 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.
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.
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.
Together we make a difference
Discover the many ways you can get involved and join us.