One year later, Island Institute is still helping to lead storm recovery [Video]

ST. GEORGE, Maine — Walking along the fishermen’s co-op dock, Sam Belknap says it is a model for what the Maine coast must do to build resilience in the face of climate change.

“This is the type of investment all wharves need to be making,” he explained. Belknap is director of coastal economy for the Island Institute of Rockland, a nonprofit organization that has been helping coastal areas with economic and community development for the past 40 years.

The wharf, he explained, was rebuilt several years ago by the private owner and the Tenant’s Harbor co-op which share it. A state working waterfront grant and other financing helped pay for the work. The large dock was raised several feet higher than it had been, and that allowed it to escape damage …