Bill > LD758

This bill directs the Maine Geological Survey, which is part of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, to conduct a comprehensive geomorphic study of the Sandy River watershed. The study will be coordinated with multiple state and federal agencies, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Transportation, and Maine Emergency Management Agency, among others. The primary goal is to update flood hazard data by assessing river movement, erosion, and sedimentation, and their impacts on flood risk and river health. The study aims to provide valuable information to residents within the Sandy River watershed and similar river systems about potential flood risks and management strategies. The department will work collaboratively with relevant agencies to secure funding for the study, which will help improve understanding of flood-related challenges in the region and support more effective flood risk mitigation efforts.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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