Posted on February 2, 2026
Please be aware, dredging operations are scheduled to take place in Wells Harbor from Monday, February 2nd through Friday, February 27th as part of the efforts to improve navigational conditions in the harbor and address Atlantic Avenue dune restoration.
The Wells Harbor project is the first time the York County owned dredge will be put to work, with 7,000 cubic yards of sand expected to be dredged. Michel’s Corporation will be operating the dredge, as well as reconstructing the dunes located in front of Atlantic Ave. The equipment needed for the project will be operating out of the Eastern Shore parking lot at the north end of Atlantic Avenue. Some parts of the parking lot will be inaccessible for the duration of the project. The dunes will be rebuilt to preexisting conditions prior to the January 2024 storms and planted with dune grass to fortify oceanfront infrastructure against future storm damage.
The work will take place seven days per week between approximately 6 am and 6 pm. Boaters should expect activity in the channel during this time and we ask that you use caution when moving through the area. Vessels will be allowed to pass through the work area, though the dredge crew requires one hour notice to shut down operations and move equipment to allow for safe travel. Mariners should proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and navigate with caution after passing arrangements have been made. Vessels may contact the dredge crew on VHF marine radio channels 13, 16, or 71. The work will take place in Wells Harbor, Maine, on nautical chart 13274.
