Land Trust and partners prepare to restore Great Island salt marsh
By Sam Lemonick • October 8, 2026
Starting this winter, crews could begin a multiple-year process to try to reverse harmful effects of agriculture on Long Marsh. If the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust and its partners are successful, the salt marsh will provide more habitat for animals and be more resilient to rising sea levels.
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