UNE students plant 12,000 dune grasses in Maine

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University of New England students recently assisted the Biddeford Pool Conservation Trust in replanting 12,000 dune-grass stalks along the Maine coast. This effort aimed to restore the beach after severe storms caused significant damage in January 2024. The project involved about 25 to 30 volunteers, including UNE students, over three days. It marked the first coastal restoration initiative for the conservation trust, which plans to continue similar efforts in the future. The dune grass will help stabilize the beach as it grows, contributing to climate resilience. UNE has collaborated with the trust for several years, focusing on understanding and addressing coastal changes.


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