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Posted by Gerogia Howe & filed under Blog.
ShoreCorps Steward Emma Polhemus worked with Island Institute staff and island communities in Casco Bay to assess shoreline erosion and offer potential paths forward.
Posted by Gerogia Howe & filed under In the news.
Island Institute is a proud member of the Maine Farmed Seafood Coalition, whose most recent campaign focuses on educating the public about Maine aquaculture.
Posted by Gerogia Howe & filed under In the news.
Island Institute is named as an inspiring force behind Alaska’s push for marine electrification.
Posted by Gerogia Howe & filed under Press Release.
Senior leader Charles French brings 30+ years of community and economic development experience to Maine’s coast
Posted by Gerogia Howe & filed under Press Release.
Island Institute is thrilled to announce the appointment of Bob Baines and Pamela Baker-Masson to its board of trustees.
Posted by Gerogia Howe & filed under Press Release.
Island Institute is pleased to announce the hiring of Charles Eichacker as Editor. Eichacker will lead Island Institute’s signature publications: The Working Waterfront newspaper and Island Journal annual magazine.
Posted by Laura England & filed under Press Release.
Island Institute has awarded $214,000 in Glenn Fund Community Impact Grants to 56 projects advancing climate solutions, economic opportunity, and community resilience across Maine’s coast and islands.
This year’s awards reflect the grit, ingenuity, and determination of people who live and work in Maine’s island and coastal communities.
Posted by Laura England & filed under Press Release.
Island Institute is pleased to announce the promotion of Peter King to Chief Financial Officer. After seven years serving as Operations Coordinator, Budget Manager, and most recently Director of Financial Operations, King now joins Island Institute’s senior leadership team.
Posted by Laura England & filed under Press Release.
Island Institute is pleased to announce three new leadership appointments across operations, policy, and philanthropy that will strengthen the organization’s ability to deliver its mission: to boldly navigate climate and economic change with island and coastal communities to expand opportunities and deliver solutions.
Posted by Laura England & filed under Press Release.
Island Institute is pleased to announce that Jessica Reilly-Moman, Ph.D., will be joining the organization as the Director of the Center for Climate and Community. A dedicated social scientist, ecologist, and writer, Dr. Reilly-Moman brings over twenty-five years of experience and a deep passion for accelerating climate action for coastal communities.
