CLIMATE COUNCIL SEEKS COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC INPUT
The Maine Climate Council consists of scientists, industry leaders, bipartisan local and state officials, and engaged citizens working to address the effects of climate change on our state. The Council is tasked with creating concrete recommendations so Maine can achieve its goals to reduce emissions and become more resilient to a changing climate.
The Council is currently reviewing a series of draft climate change strategies, and is looking for community officials and public input and feedback on any or all of them. There are a number of ways to offer feedback and engage with Council. The first step is to visit here: https://climatecouncil.maine.gov/
The strategy recommendations for the Natural and Working Lands Group call for important incentives, technical assistance, research and funding mechanisms to help farmers and foresters stay on their land while protecting and promoting healthy, carbon-sequestering soils, and providing essential habitat protections for Maine's wildlife.
The strategy recommendations for the Coastal and Marine Working Group call for supporting Maine’s lobster and fishing businesses; expanding local marketing opportunities for Maine seafood; continuing to grow Maine’s diverse aquaculture sector; collecting scientific data to understand the changes to Maine’s coastal and marine areas; providing clear information and tools about climate change impacts; and protecting Maine’s working waterfront infrastructure from climate change impacts and more.
Here you can:
• Review the draft strategies and submit feedback through brief surveys
• Download a climate toolkit to have an offline discussion about the strategies
• Submit open comments to the Council
• Invite the Council to present to your community or organization
Please offer feedback by August 22 (ahead of the Council’s September meeting). The Climate Action Plan is due to be delivered on December 1.
*MOFGA member? Please complete this survey - Deadline Friday, August 22