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Aerial photo of marsh

Priority Vulnerable Sites

Fourteen priority vulnerable sites were identified across the region based on several criteria, including:

  • Exposure to coastal hazards

  • Co-occurrence of vulnerabilities

  • Regional and/or local significance

See the Regional Priorities page to learn how these priority sites were selected.

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Explore the map below or scroll down to view each site in more detail.

Coleman Cave

Chebeague Island

Aerial view of Coleman Cove

Porter's Landing & Boat Launch

Freeport

View of Porter's Landing

Sawyer Road

Scarborough & Cape Elizabeth

Photo of Sawyer Road flooded

Wyman Power Station

Wyman

Aerial view of Wyman Power Station

Knightville & Mill Creek

South Portland

Aerial view of Knightville

Route 77 Bridge Crossing

Scarborough

Photo of Spurwink River

Stone Wharf Landing

Chebeague Island

Aerial view of Stone Wharf Landing

Bay Bridge Estates & Neighborhoods

Brunswick

Aerial view of Bay Bridge Estates

Commercial Street Wharves

Portland

Aerial view of Commercial Street Wharves

Willard Beach

South Portland

Photo of Willard Beach

Route 1 & Interstate 295

Yarmouth & Freeport

Photo of a Route 1 bridge segment in Yarmouth

East End Wastewater Treatment Plant

Portland

Aerial view of East End Wastewater Treatment Plant

Freeport Town Landing

Freeport

Aerial view of Freeport Town Landing

​This project is made possible through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, with support from Gulf of Maine Research Institute, The Builders Initiative, and Jane’s Trust Foundation.

The views and conclusions contained on this website are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the U.S. Government or the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and its funding sources. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Government, or the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation or its funding sources.

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