SOS Saco Bay Presents
Third Annual Coastal Conference
October 8, 2024
Third Annual Coastal Conference
October 8, 2024
2024 - Third Annual Conference
2023 - Second Conference
2022- First Conference
2024 - Third Annual Conference
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SOS Saco Bay will sponsor the Third Annual Coastal Conference to be hosted by the Ferry Beach Retreat and Conference Center in Saco, Maine on October 8, 2024. The event provides opportunities for both learning and networking as we confront the significant challenges facing our coastline infrastructure and ecosystems.
The full-day event will include regulatory updates, relevant case studies and much more. A special student track will be included. Exhibitor/sponsor opportunities will also be featured. New to the program this year will be fireside chat focused on nature-based solutions and round table discussions. There will also be sessions on the beach. View the day's programming below, or download the schedule here. 
2024 Sponsors
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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 “It was a fun event and I was grateful to be a part of it.” -Design Consultant; Boston, MA “We really enjoyed the conference and are looking forward to next year.” -Environmental Consultant; Portland, ME “It was a great conference and I learned quite a bit!” -Town Engineer; Falmouth, ME “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 “I really enjoyed the conference and chatting with so many people who know so much about the topic.” -Town Official; Camden, ME “Good conference once again!” -Civil Engineer; Cumberland, ME "It was a great conference!” -Professional Engineer; New Gloucester, ME |
2023 - Second Conference
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SOS Saco Bay Presents
1st Annual Coastal Conference A Call to Action - Confronting Rising Seas and Coastal Erosion |
Main Conference
SOS Saco Bay – A Coastal Update,David Plavin, Vice President, SOS Saco Bay, Saco, ME [Download Presentation]
Going on Offense: Coastal Protection and Nature-Based Solutions, Peter M. Hanrahan, CPESC, Hanrahan Environmental LLC, Topsham, ME [Download Presentation]
Confronting Accelerated Shoreline Erosion at Plum Island, Newburyport, MA, Anders Bjarngard, PE, GZA GeoEnvironmental; Amesbury, MA [Download Presentation]
Protecting Critical Infrastructure at Prescott Park in Portsmouth, NH, Cassie Bethoney, RLA, Weston & Sampson Design Studio; Boston, MA [Download Presentation]
Regulatory Update, Marybeth Richardson, Maine Department of Environmental Protection; Portland, ME [Download Presentation]
Salt Marsh Restoration at the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, Rachel Stearns, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge; Wells, ME [Download Presentation]
Erosion control, Private Structures and the Loss of Public Access in Camden Harbor, Alison McKellar, Town Councillor; Camden, ME [Download Presentation]
Working with Proactive Communities in Coastal Maine on Climate Resilience Planning, Maggie Kelly-Boyd and Bina Skordas, FB Environmental Associates, Portland, ME [Download Presentation]
Student Conference
Welcome to the Schiller Center, Holly Parker, PhD, Director, Schiller Coastal Studies Center, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine [Download Presentation]
Climate Ready Coast, Abbie Sherwin, Senior Planner & Coastal Resilience Coordinator, Southern Maine Planning & Development Commission, Saco, Maine [Download Presentation]
Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flooding, Hannah Baranes, Ph. D.,Postdoctoral Researcher, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland, Maine [Download Presentation]
Technology and Tools for Coastal Protection, Zach Lacasse, Erosion Control and Stormwater Specialist, Everett J. Prescott, Inc., Gardiner, Maine [Download Presentation]
Resilient Infrastructure, Nathan Robbins, Climate Change Specialist, Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Augusta, Maine [Download Presentation]
SOS Saco Bay – A Coastal Update,David Plavin, Vice President, SOS Saco Bay, Saco, ME [Download Presentation]
Going on Offense: Coastal Protection and Nature-Based Solutions, Peter M. Hanrahan, CPESC, Hanrahan Environmental LLC, Topsham, ME [Download Presentation]
Confronting Accelerated Shoreline Erosion at Plum Island, Newburyport, MA, Anders Bjarngard, PE, GZA GeoEnvironmental; Amesbury, MA [Download Presentation]
Protecting Critical Infrastructure at Prescott Park in Portsmouth, NH, Cassie Bethoney, RLA, Weston & Sampson Design Studio; Boston, MA [Download Presentation]
Regulatory Update, Marybeth Richardson, Maine Department of Environmental Protection; Portland, ME [Download Presentation]
Salt Marsh Restoration at the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, Rachel Stearns, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge; Wells, ME [Download Presentation]
Erosion control, Private Structures and the Loss of Public Access in Camden Harbor, Alison McKellar, Town Councillor; Camden, ME [Download Presentation]
Working with Proactive Communities in Coastal Maine on Climate Resilience Planning, Maggie Kelly-Boyd and Bina Skordas, FB Environmental Associates, Portland, ME [Download Presentation]
Student Conference
Welcome to the Schiller Center, Holly Parker, PhD, Director, Schiller Coastal Studies Center, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine [Download Presentation]
Climate Ready Coast, Abbie Sherwin, Senior Planner & Coastal Resilience Coordinator, Southern Maine Planning & Development Commission, Saco, Maine [Download Presentation]
Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flooding, Hannah Baranes, Ph. D.,Postdoctoral Researcher, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland, Maine [Download Presentation]
Technology and Tools for Coastal Protection, Zach Lacasse, Erosion Control and Stormwater Specialist, Everett J. Prescott, Inc., Gardiner, Maine [Download Presentation]
Resilient Infrastructure, Nathan Robbins, Climate Change Specialist, Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Augusta, Maine [Download Presentation]
2022- First Conference
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SOS Saco Bay Presents
1st Annual Coastal Conference A Call to Action - Confronting Rising Seas and Coastal Erosion |
Schedule & Presentations
8:30 - 9:00 am Registration / Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 am Keynote Address [Download Presentation]
Lori K. Gramlich, Maine State House of Representatives; Old Orchard Beach, ME
10:30 - 10:45 am Break in Exhibit Area
10:45 - 11:30 am Going on Offense: Wave Attenuation [Download Presentation]
Scott Bartkowski, Living Shoreline Solutions, Dade City, FL
11:30 - 12:00 pm Climate Ready Coast-Southern Maine: Developing a regional coastal resilience plan for Southern Maine communities [Download Presentation]
Abbie Sherwin, Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission; Saco, Maine
12:00 pm Lunch Provided
1:00 - 1:30 pm Maine’s Coast: A 2050 Vision [Download Presentation]
Peter M. Hanrahan, CPESC, Hanrahan Environmental, LLC; Topsham, ME
1:30 - 2:30 pm Breakout Sessions
1. Shoreline Restoration
Cathy Stackpole, Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center, Saco, ME
2. Coir Fiber Products
Bill Yaffa, BMT Commodity Corporation: New York, NY
Zack Lacasse, Everett J. Prescott, Inc. Gardiner, ME
3. Shorebird Protection
Brad Zitske, State Shorebird Specialist, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife; Augusta, ME
2:30 - 2:45 pm Break in Exhibit Area
2:45 - 3:30 pm Demystifying Sea Level Rise and Flooding Projections: What Projections Are Available, Why They Vary, and Which to Use [Download Presentation]
Hannah Baranes, Ph.D, Gulf of Maine Research Institute; Portland, ME
3:30 - 4:00 pm Closing Remarks / Q&A
David Plavin, SOS Saco Bay, Saco, ME
4:00 pm Adjourn
8:30 - 9:00 am Registration / Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 am Keynote Address [Download Presentation]
Lori K. Gramlich, Maine State House of Representatives; Old Orchard Beach, ME
10:30 - 10:45 am Break in Exhibit Area
10:45 - 11:30 am Going on Offense: Wave Attenuation [Download Presentation]
Scott Bartkowski, Living Shoreline Solutions, Dade City, FL
11:30 - 12:00 pm Climate Ready Coast-Southern Maine: Developing a regional coastal resilience plan for Southern Maine communities [Download Presentation]
Abbie Sherwin, Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission; Saco, Maine
12:00 pm Lunch Provided
1:00 - 1:30 pm Maine’s Coast: A 2050 Vision [Download Presentation]
Peter M. Hanrahan, CPESC, Hanrahan Environmental, LLC; Topsham, ME
1:30 - 2:30 pm Breakout Sessions
1. Shoreline Restoration
Cathy Stackpole, Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center, Saco, ME
2. Coir Fiber Products
Bill Yaffa, BMT Commodity Corporation: New York, NY
Zack Lacasse, Everett J. Prescott, Inc. Gardiner, ME
3. Shorebird Protection
Brad Zitske, State Shorebird Specialist, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife; Augusta, ME
2:30 - 2:45 pm Break in Exhibit Area
2:45 - 3:30 pm Demystifying Sea Level Rise and Flooding Projections: What Projections Are Available, Why They Vary, and Which to Use [Download Presentation]
Hannah Baranes, Ph.D, Gulf of Maine Research Institute; Portland, ME
3:30 - 4:00 pm Closing Remarks / Q&A
David Plavin, SOS Saco Bay, Saco, ME
4:00 pm Adjourn
