COSEE Ocean Systems: News
Harpswell residents urged to plan for rising tides
Description: With the longest coastline of any town in Maine, Harpswell is defined by the sea. And the sea is rising. Tides measured in Portland Harbor have risen 7.5 inches in the last century. As ice caps and glaciers continue to melt and the oceans warm, scientists believe sea levels will only rise higher. That means higher tides and bigger storm surges will increasingly have an impact on infrastructure. In a town like Harpswell, where 20 percent of residents live within 250 feet of the coast, some town officials believe planning has to start now. [Source: The Forecaster]
URL: http://www.theforecaster.net/harpswell-residents-urged-to-plan-for-rising-tides/
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Source: The Forecaster
Publish Date: 6/23/2016
Reading Level: Basic
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