5th Annual Gulf of Maine Coastal Conference
October 7, 2026
October 7, 2026
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SOS Saco Bay will host its 5th Annual Gulf of Maine Coastal Conference
at Ferry Beach Retreat and Conference Center on October 7, 2026. The event provides opportunities for both learning and networking as we confront challenges facing our coastal infrastructure due to climate change, rising sea levels and coastal erosion. The full-day event will include regulatory updates, relevant case studies and much more. Also featured will be a trade show, poster presentations and live sessions on the beach. Call for Poster Presentations:Click HERE to View!
2026 SponsorsWe're looking for sponsors for this event!
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Need overnight lodging to attend this event?
You can stay at Ferry Beach the night before the event, the night after, or both! Stress less and lodge onsite... offering an affordable stay for attendees to enjoy getaway time by the ocean with the luxury of already being onsite for the conference, so instead of traveling the day of you can enjoy every moment and opportunity this day offers! A wide array of lodging options are available, (cabin, cottage, dorm & hotel style rooms). You choose the room that suits you best!
Lodging Rate: $50-100 (per night) (depending on room selection) Testimonials“What a fantastic conference! I told my supervisor all about it and we both have it marked on our calendars for next year.” -Environmental Agency Representative; Brunswick, ME "Thank you so much for putting on this informative, inspirational conference! I walked away with new learning and awareness of the effect of our rising oceans, mitigation and resources, as well as how we can be contributing to, or making our erosion issues worse. And really, probably most importantly, the necessity for us to go beyond looking for individual solutions and address our issues as a whole. I look forward to coming next year!" -Coastal Property Owner, Bid. ME “We really enjoyed the conference and are looking forward to next year.” -Environmental Consultant; Portland, ME "Thank you for a great conference! It was great to get some more information on issues in Maine and hopefully we can use that here in New Hampshire." -Project Scientist, Bedford, NH “It was my first time at the conference. I thought it was excellent. In particular, I liked the three sessions on the beach.” -Coastal Property Owner; Biddeford, ME “This was my first time attending this conference and will make sure it stays on my yearly agenda. The location and presentations were all great and it’s nice having field stations on an actual beach with projects right in front of you.” -Professional Engineer; Bedford, NH "Thanks for a fantastic conference! " -Environmental Planner, Brunswick, ME "Another great conference and demonstration of a dedicated community. Thank you for all the efforts to help our beautiful coastline." -Realtor, Cape Elizabeth, ME "Many thanks for another great event. I am so appreciative for all that you all do to pull this very important and informative conference together." -Coastal Property Owner, Saco, ME “Had fun and met even more super people.” -Coastal Property Owner, Ogunquit, ME "Thank you for organizing and implementing this interesting and beneficial meeting. This was my first conference, and I benefited listening to speakers, networking with colleagues and watching demonstrations on the beach. Being on the beach at high tide and looking south at waves crashing over the rip rap to the south was an impressive lesson as well." -Coastal Resilience Scientist, Wells, ME |
