Natural Hazards and Land Use Planning for Maine Communities

The Maine Coastal Program, Maine Geological Survey, and the Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry’s Bureau of Resource Information and Land Use Planning hosted a series of webinars and in-person workshops on minimizing the impacts of natural hazards and enhancing community resilience. Topics include comprehensive planning, vulnerability assessments, infrastructure upgrades, and model zoning and ordinances. This educational series is designed for municipal staff, committees, and people from related fields interested in learning about mitigating impacts from natural hazards (such as wildfires, erosion, storm surge, and flooding). No prior experience necessary.