coastal access toolkit

There are multiple ways that coastal access challenges can be addressed.

maine coast and beach with island

Information on how to purchase/acquire coastal access.

A photo of an ocean shoreline

Information on gaining coastal access through a use contract with the landowner.

beach at sunset

Information on employing zoning, harbor management, and environmental regulations to protect public coastal access.

south bristol harbor

Information on tax-based tools designed to promote and preserve access.

frequently asked questions

Find out how to address coastal access questions.

glossary

Look up terms relevant to your coastal access research. Glossary definitions can also be found by clicking the bolded terms throughout the site.

resources

Gain access to partners, documents, coastal access resource organizations, and much more.