The Island Institute works alongside Maine’s island and coastal leaders to build community sustainability in island and coastal communities and share solutions for addressing our coast’s most critical issues.

While our work remains rooted in Maine, it has also expanded beyond our state through partnerships with coastal communities across the country and the world. With more than 150,000 year-round islanders in the U.S. alone, we see an opportunity to build a vast network through which we can exchange ideas and solutions to help address the challenges we all share.

The critical needs of our coast are priorities that require coordinated resources and leadership over the coming decade and beyond. The Island Institute is well prepared to influence the greatest needs of our communities as we help propel the coast’s toughest conversations forward around economic, climate, and social resilience.

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Kim Hamilton

Jackie Little

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Sue Bernier

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The Communications and Journalism team at the Island Institute is tasked with sharing stories and solutions that address critical coastal and island issues. They produce and edit content for various publications, including The Working Waterfront and Island Journal, and write grants to secure funding for community projects. This team plays a crucial role in reporting on and amplifying the voices and concerns of Maine’s island and coastal communities, thereby fostering a broader network of shared insights and collaborative efforts.

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