Maine students and residents planted 12,000 dune-grass stalks after two 2024 storms washed away dunes; in 2026, volunteers returned with 20,000 more to rebuild the beach
- University of New England students plant dune grass at Biddeford Pool beach in Maine.
- A beach in Biddeford Pool, Maine, is being rebuilt with the help of dune grass.
- In March 2026, University of New England students and local volunteers planted 20,000 stalks across about 20,000 square feet, continuing a restoration effort that began after severe storms damaged the dunes in 2024.
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- University of New England students plant dune grass at Biddeford Pool beach in Maine.
- A beach in Biddeford Pool, Maine, is being rebuilt with the help of dune grass.
- In March 2026, University of New England students and local volunteers planted 20,000 stalks across about 20,000 square feet, continuing a restoration effort that began after severe storms damaged the dunes in 2024.
Sources: Times of India