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Tour Our Resilient Coast

Please join us in York County on June 29, 2013 for a tour of coastal properties that are more resilient to flooding, erosion, and extreme storm events.

Learn from professionals and coastal property owners owners about the steps you can take to protect your property. Contact coordinator Alex Gray for more information alexander.gray@umit.maine.edu.

Draft Program - 2013 Maine Beaches Conference

Date | July 12, 2013, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location | Southern Maine Community College, South Portland, ME

DRAFT PROGRAM - updated May 13, 2013 
Speakers/exhibitors identified below are confirmed for participation. Schedule subject to change.

7:30 a.m. Registration and Multimedia Session
Exhibits, posters, art show, photography exhibit, and demonstrations of web tools for cooperation.

Beach Profile Data Viewing Instructions and Fine Print

Instructions for Viewing Beach Profile Data

Using a simple feature, you can make a graph of beach profile data you select. But before graphing your data, here's an overview of how to read and understand the graph. This is an example of what a graph looks like:

The State of Maine's Beaches Report

Scientists use Volunteer Data to Track Trends in Sand Movement at Maine Beaches

Beach Profiling Data Uses

Beach Profile Data Informs Beach Management

Beach profiling data is used to inform beach management decisions and to monitor the success of management programs. Here are some examples of how beach profile data has been used:

Contact Beach Profile Monitoring Program

If you have questions regarding the Volunteer Beach Profile Monitoring Program, would like more information, or want to get involved, please contact us:

 

 

Program Manager

Beach Profile Data

Since 1999, volunteers have been collecting profile monitoring data on their beaches once a month, 12 months per year. This data is submitted to an online database where it is first checked for accuracy, and then made available for use by researchers.  Beach profile data is also available for viewing by the public. Click on the link below for guidelines and instructions  on viewing the beach profile data.

Beach Profiling Volunteer Resources

Volunteer data managers enter data here

These resources are available for program volunteers as well as for public use and information regarding the program.  Any group or individual interested in developing a profiling program at their local beach should first investigate access to and ownership of the beach as many locations are privately owned.

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