Communities across coastal Maine are starting to feel the effects of climate change, and Chebeague is no exception. Increasingly frequent and severe storms have offered the most visible example, threatening our critical coastal infrastructure and ecosystems. That threat will only continue to grow as sea levels rise, now occurring in Maine at almost twice the rate measured thirty years ago. Now is the time to act, with studies repeatedly showing that every dollar invested in resilience avoids some $13 in damages down the line. Resilience initiatives can help us ensure the long term vitality of our community in the face of these challenges by proactively protecting public health and safety, the local economy, and the island's historical cultural identity.

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