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Popham Beach Erosion Soars: 92 Feet Annually!

12/12/2025

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Popham Beach State Park in Maine faces severe erosion after Morse River shifted its path, according to Park Manager Sean Vaillancourt.
A 2024 pilot project used 450 Christmas trees to restore dunes.
Erosion now runs 92 feet per year, the highest rate in the state.
In 2025, Reid State Park started a tree project, and officials are considering strategies to manage river's impact and hope for recovery before tourist season.

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Popham Beach State Park in Maine faces severe erosion after Morse River shifted its path, according to Park Manager Sean Vaillancourt.
A 2024 pilot project used 450 Christmas trees to restore dunes.
Erosion now runs 92 feet per year, the highest rate in the state.
In 2025, Reid State Park started a tree project, and officials are considering strategies to manage river's impact and hope for recovery before tourist season.