About this Event: Island Institute, CCLT (Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust) and Surfrider Maine will be joining forces on Chebeague Island for an island clean up, data pull and invasive species removal event! Purpose: This collaborative event brings together local organizations and community members to protect and restore Chebeague Island’s coastal ecosystems. Through hands-on cleanup,… Read more »
Join current Island Institute fellows and staff to learn first-hand about the program and fellowship experiences including what it is like to live on an island or remote coastal town in Maine. The first half of the session includes a program overview from the application process to orientation and a fellow’s first few months in… Read more »
Join current Island Institute fellows and staff to learn first-hand about the program and fellowship experiences including what it is like to live on an island or remote coastal town in Maine. The first half of the session includes a program overview from the application process to orientation and a fellow’s first few months in… Read more »
About the Event: The First Annual Downeast Fishing Family Forum, will take place Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodlawn Event Center in Ellsworth. This inaugural gathering is designed specifically for fishing families along Maine’s Downeast coast to connect, share experiences, and address the most pressing challenges facing their… Read more »
About the Event: Join us for the Open House at the Island Connectivity Hub in Stonington! Meet other Island Connectivity Hub partners, explore free digital tools provided at the Hub, and learn about the educational offerings, workforce pathways support, and community health resources that are available. Event Information: This is a free event that is… Read more »
Join Island Institute for an in-depth discussion on the potential impacts of lobster tariffs on Maine’s marine economy, fishermen, and fishing-dependent communities. As global trade policies shift, new tariffs could drastically reshape the industry, affecting market access, pricing, and the livelihoods of those who depend on lobster fishing. This webinar will bring together industry experts,… Read more »
About these Events: Join us for vital community conversations to enhance our response, preparedness and resilience in the face of increasing storm events. Ten community convenings are happening this fall and early winter throughout Maine coastal and working waterfront communities to explore how we can better respond to and prepare for future storms like the… Read more »
This webinar, part of our series Storm Response in Action, A Webinar Series on Coastal Resilience for Working Waterfront Communities, took place on December 10, 2024. Please see below for the recording and slide deck, and join us on January 16 at 10 AM for our next webinar in the series: Storm Response in Action: Business Owners… Read more »
About the Event: The Gulf of Maine is warming faster than many of the world’s oceans, but its productivity is driven by a unique combination of factors—global currents, ocean floor, and more—that create a dynamic and resilient environment. This complexity could be the key to its ability to withstand climate change. Similarly, the coastal communities… Read more »
About the Event: Working on a Changing Ocean – Impacts of Climate Change on Gulf of Maine Fisheries Join the Downeast Coastal Conservancy for a talk featuring Island Institute’s Jennifer Seavey about changing fisheries, storm impacts, and how aquaculture offers opportunities in a rapidly changing ocean. Speakers: Jennifer Seavey, Ph.D., Chief Programs Officer, Island Institute… Read more »
