The Hancock County Planning Commission will present a shoreline stabilization workshop at Bold Coast Seafood in Prospect Harbor on Wednesday, October 14, at 5 PM. The workshop focuses on what property owners can do to decrease erosion impacts and how to get started.
Gouldsboro Receives Grant for Sand Cove Study
Gouldsboro has received a $55,500 Maine Coastal Program Grant to conduct resource and hydrologic studies along Corea Road at Sand Cove and at the southern edge of Grand Marsh Bay. The project will provide data the Town will use in working with State agencies, local land trusts, and private landowners in planning and design work.
Funding Received for Next Stages of Work in Prospect Harbor and South Gouldsboro
Gouldsboro secures a $79,540 grant to enhance Prospect Harbor and South Gouldsboro, focusing on a new launch ramp and breakwater restoration.
Gouldsboro Applies for Funds to Fix Corea Road Flooding
In May of this year, Gouldsboro submitted a $1.5 M application for funding to elevate and reconstruct a stream crossing on Corea Road that was deep underwater during the January 2024 storm.
Clam Lab Finds New Home at Bold Coast Seafood
Out of operation since the January 2024 storm, Gouldsboro's Clam Lab will resume operation inside Bold Coast Seafood's facility. The new location may help reduce clam mortality from predation.
Corea Harbor Project Moves to Next Phase
The planning stage of Gouldsboro's project to address road damage and flooding around Corea Harbor is nearly complete. This post summarizes project outcomes and next steps.
Outcomes from the First Harbor Resilience Meeting
On May 17, 26 participants, mainly fishermen, convened to discuss harbor infrastructure improvements for Gouldsboro over the next decade. Key issues included dredging needs, public launch ramps, and a needed pier in South Gouldsboro. After assessing costs and feasibility, we will reconvene this fall to recommend investment priorities for the town's harbor facilities.
Small Towns, Big Fixes
If you are looking for a quick overview of what Gouldsboro has done over the past five years and continues to do now to make its coast more resilient, Maggie Mills created a brief presentation that answers your needs. We present it here as a set of easy-to-view images that tell our story.
Erosion Resources for Property Owners
We often receive requests for information about what to do about shore erosion. This post lists a variety of helpful resources to aid property owners in managing erosion.
Addressing Change in Gouldsboro
A Sunday workshop at Peninsula School brought Gouldsboro residents together to talk about change. They considered impacts of sea level rise, severe storms, rising house prices, broadband, food insecurity, and the future of the old cannery. If you missed it, this will catch you up.