York County, Maine, has launched a significant dune restoration project to protect its coastline from the increasing threats of coastal erosion and storm surges, particularly after the damaging storms of 2024. The initial phase focuses on Wells Beach, involving the placement of 7,600 cubic yards of sand and planting over 100,000 dune grass seedlings. This is part of a $5.1 million initiative aimed at providing protection against a five-year flood, primarily funded by federal disaster relief. A more ambitious $50 million project is planned to protect against a 100-year flood, though funding remains a challenge.