The Town is exploring the development of a Sustainability Committee, an umbrella committee to address current and future issues impacting Southwest Harbor. This committee is often required for grant eligibility at the state and federal level.​

Vulnerability Assessment Taskforce
Led by Gulf of Maine Research Institute and limited in scope. Scheduled completion of tasks by July 2025
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Housing Subcommittee
​Purpose is to collect data and explore options for housing in Southwest Harbor to increase housing availability and affordability.

​​​Solid Waste & Recycling Subcommittee
​Purpose is to explore options for managing solid waste in order to promote equitable, sustainable, environmentally sound, and cost-effective practices through waste reduction, reuse, recycling, innovative technologies, and education.