Travis Fifield, whose family has run a lobster business for four generations, shifted his wharf's height to combat rising sea levels, citing ‘the consequences of a changing climate.’ The devastating storms in January proved the urgency of this strategy as they swept through Stonington, damaging significant portions of the waterfront and affirming the need for preemptive measures. As a member of the community, he underscores that ‘we never thought it could happen here,’ reflecting the surprise and urgency felt by local residents.
In the wake of severe storms that ravaged their coastal town, Stonington is implementing a series of fortification efforts to protect essential infrastructure. Managers at Isle au Haut Boat Services plan to lift the dock two feet and reinforce it with a concrete top to withstand potential future surges. These upgrades are a direct response to the storms that dramatically illustrated the risks posed by climate change, thus prompting an aggressive reassessment of the town’s defensive strategies.
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