Category: Health & Safety

Safety 101: Take a Safe Boating Course

4/8/2022 - Now that Spring has arrived and we are all getting back on the water again, it's important to know the rules of boating and what to do in an emergency. Check out the list below to find a course in your area. SAFE BOATING CLASSES BoatU.S. Foundation - The BoatUS… SEE MORE

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Paddling 101: Safety Tips

4/7/2022 - Any time you head out on the water, bringing the essential gear and clothing is important. A few additional safety measures are also in order on a non-guided tour: Bring a paddling buddy. When no guide is along, you should always go with another paddler who can summon help or provide… SEE MORE

How to Flood Proof Your Home

4/1/2022 - If you live in an area prone to flooding, it's essential to take steps to protect your home. Flooding can cause extensive damage to your property and possessions, so it's best to be prepared. Life in a waterfront area can be a dream come true, but rising coastlines present new… SEE MORE

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Fast-warming Gulf of Maine Set New Record in 2021

3/30/2022 - By David Sharp. PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An ocean heat wave sent temperatures soaring to a new high last year in the Gulf of Maine, continuing an alarming trend in the important marine ecosystem, researchers said Monday. The surface temperature was more than 4 degrees Fahrenheit above the long-term average… SEE MORE

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New USCG Rule: Update Boat Fire Extinguishers by April 20

3/29/2022 - By OceanGrafix. Beginning April 20, 2022, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) will require all boaters with vessels over 26 feet to have updated fire extinguishers, mandating that all extinguishers have a 12-year (or less) expiration date from the date of manufacture. Why the attention on fire extinguishers? There were 767… SEE MORE

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March 2022 – News from Our Coasts

3/21/2022 - NEWS & UPDATES FOR MARCH Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Updates from US Harbors A funding package approved by federal lawmakers includes more than $17 million to help the lobster fishing industry adjust to… SEE MORE

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Fishing 101: Planning a Charter Trip

3/17/2022 - As the country starts to thaw after a long, cold winter, people look forward to getting outside again. Spending time on the water is one of the best ways to soak up the warm sun and nothing says summer like a day of fishing! But how do you find and… SEE MORE

Climate Change to Make Pollen Season Nastier

3/16/2022 - By Seth Borenstein. Climate change has already made allergy season longer and pollen counts higher, but you ain’t sneezed nothing yet. Climate scientists at the University of Michigan looked at 15 different plant pollens in the United States and used computer simulations to calculate how much worse allergy season will… SEE MORE

Warmer Maine Winters Raise New Concerns

3/14/2022 - By Peter McGuire. Mainers are no strangers to winter road hazards. Bad weather brings dangerous driving conditions. Rock salt eats up undercarriages and metal infrastructure. Springtime thaws bring frost heaves and potholes. For generations, those headaches were at least fairly predictable. But as global climate change warms the state’s winters,… SEE MORE

Safety 101: Winter Driving Tips

3/12/2022 - Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for travelers. Winter storms, bad weather and sloppy road conditions are a factor in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter, according to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Drivers should know the safety rules for… SEE MORE