The January 10 storm brought about 4 feet of storm surge to Gouldsboro's shore, with 5 and 6 foot waves running on top of it. The surge and waves reached the top of Prospect Harbor and had nowhere else to go. Here are some pictures.
Sand Cove Proposal
Gouldsboro submitted a proposal to the Maine Department of Transportation, asking them to support a feasibility study of alternatives to the current Corea Road at Sand Cove. Losing the road cuts hundreds of household off from emergency services.
The January 10 Storm
On the morning of January 10, 2024, Gouldsboro and other Downeast Maine towns were battered by a powerful winter storm. The storm washed boats ashore, destroyed wharves, and battered coastal roads. Here are a few pictures.
Coastal Resilience Committee
Gouldsboro has established a new Coastal Resilience Committee to help find funding for improvements to roads, buildings, harbors, and other infrastructure vulnerable to storm damage and sea-level rise. This post describes the committee and how it grew from Gouldsboro's work over the past several years.
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.
Planning for Gouldsboro’s Future
Gouldsboro invites all residents to an informal planning workshop at Peninsula School in Prospect Harbor on Sunday, May 21, 2023. The workshop is the first step toward using the "Vulnerability Assessment and Action Plan" report that the Town received from FB Environmental last fall. The workshop will engage participants in considering and prioritizing the actions recommended by FB Environmental. Members of the FB Environmental team that wrote the report will be on hand to answer questions.
A Climate Resiliency Vulnerability Assessment and Action Plan for Gouldsboro
Gouldsboro is vulnerable to flooding hazards related to sea level rise, storm surge, and extreme precipitation events. FB Environmental has prepared a report that assesses these vulnerabilities and recommends actions. Here is a copy of the report.
Where Do You See Trouble Ahead?
Over the coming years, storms that drop a lot of rain in a short period will become more frequent in our part of the country and sea level is predicted to be at least a foot and a half higher by 2050. Knowing this, Gouldsboro wants to plan ahead so that, when doing regular maintenance and repairs to roads, culverts, and other town infrastructure, it can invest, bit by bit, in upgrades to get ready for what's in the future. Learn how you can help ...