Sharing our progress and local news
Welcome to the Chebeague Climate Action Team blog! Here, you’ll find updates on the work we’ve been doing to promote environmental sustainability in Casco Bay, as well as local news about environmental events and initiatives worth checking out.
About the Chebeague Climate Action Team
The Climate Action Team is a group of concerned citizens committed to promoting environmental sustainability on Chebeague Island and across Casco Bay. Initially formed to support the island’s participation in Maine’s Community Resilience Partnership, the Climate Action Team seeks to expand sustainable practices by developing, leading, and engaging the public in emissions reduction and community resilience initiatives.
CCAT's Successes
CCAT completed a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory of the community and municipal heating, electricity, and transportation sectors in order to In order to understand leading emissions sources and to guide decision-making about subsequent emission reduction strategies.
CCAT completed a Groundwater Sustainability Study, evaluating climate-related impacts on the town's groundwater supply. The project builds on previous town-wide studies completed in 1992, 2002, and 2005 by Carol White.
The Climate Vulnerability Assessment builds on Chebeague’s 2016 Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and the groundwater study to assess climate risks and their potential impacts on community assets, focusing on Chebeague’s marine ecosystem, economy, and cultural identity.
Call for Photos
Have you taken photos or videos of tides, storm damage, or coastal flooding? The Chebeague Climate Action Team is collecting photos as part of our Climate Vulnerability Assessment process. While we are especially interested in photos following the recent January 2024 storms, any and all tide photos are appreciated. If you have historical or ‘before’ photos of areas damaged by recent storms, those pictures are also welcome. Please submit your photos using the button below or by visiting http://tinyurl.com/CCATstormphotos. Thank you for your contributions!
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