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As
one of the nation's oldest independent environmental research organizations,
Manomet brings together environmental stakeholders-communities, individuals,
universities, government agencies, and businesses- to develop cooperative,
science-based policies and management strategies. Dedicated to
conserving the natural world for the benefit of wildlife and human populations,
Manomet's work encompasses ecosystem services, climate change, large-scale
hemispheric migration networks, and conservation strategies for landbirds,
forests, wetlands, and agricultural habitats.
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Adapting to Climate Change
in Northern New England:
Developing Landscape Solutions
for the Natural Resource Community
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Harraseeket Inn, Freeport, ME
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On November 16th over 140 individuals representing more than 90 organizations came together to learn more about climate change adaptation, plan strategies to respond to climate change, and discuss how to best act to implement these strategies across northern New England. Breakout sessions on focal landscapes allowed cross-sector conversations on the challenges and opportunities associated with climate change.
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Conference
Summary
Agenda (pdf)
Presentations
Economic Perspective on Climate Change by Bruce M. Kahn, Deutsche Bank (notes only) (pdf)
Northern New England's Climate Future by George Jacobson, Professor University of Maine (pdf)
Practical Adaptation Strategies for the Natural Resource Sectors by Hector Galbraith, Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences (pdf)
Climate Vulnerability Assessments
Connecticut River (Claremont to Littleton), New Hampshire and Vermont (pdf)
Downeast Maine (pdf)
Penobscot Valley Maine (Bucksport to Lincoln) (pdf)
Sagadahoc County & Merrymetting Bay, Maine (pdf)
St. John/Allagash Rivers Region, Maine (pdf)
Unity Area, Maine (pdf)
Western Mountains (Maine and New Hampshire) (pdf)
Participant List (pdf)
Check back for a report summarizing the presentations and breakout group discussions. |
For
more information please contact Ethel Wilkerson at (207) 721-9040 ext. 3. |
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