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** Dear Friend,

Today, we're proud to release the all-new Maine Climate Impact Dashboard, which has been updated with many new maps, features, and data. The nine story maps of the dashboard provide an interactive look at rising temperatures ([link removed]) , heat vulnerability ([link removed]) , health impacts ([link removed]) , sea level rise ([link removed]) , sea level rise vulnerability ([link removed]) , economic sector impacts ([link removed]) ,flood hazard areas ([link removed]) , flood vulnerability
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Explore the Maine Climate Impact Dashboard ([link removed])


** This new tool comes at a time when the impacts of climate change on Maine, the nation, and the world are increasing. Just recently, data from the University of Maine found the world perhaps experienced the hottest 7-day period in recorded history earlier this month ([link removed]) .

This dashboard is the product of a partnership between the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future and the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. We hope this tool is hepful for policymakers, scientists, state and municipal staff and officials and community members to better understand the impacts of a changing climate and take action to address them.

See the full Maine Climate Impact Dashboard here ([link removed]) .
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** Members of STS Committee Named
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Ivan Fernandez, Susie Arnold, and Stephen Dickson


** Please join us in welcoming the members of the Maine Climate Council's Science and Technology Subcommittee ([link removed]) . The STS, as they're known, consists of three co-chairs, 42 members, and four legislative representatives.

This year's co-chairs ([link removed]) include Susie Arnold, Senior Ocean Scientist and the Director of the Center for Climate and Communities at the Island Institute;

Stephen Dickson, State Geologist and Director of the Maine Geological Survey; and Ivan Fernandez, Professor in the School of Forest Resources, Climate Change Institute, and School of Food and Agriculture at the University of Maine.

The STS supports the work of the Council and its expert Working Group by providing and analyzing the latest climate science information for Maine. Their work begins this summer in advance of the Council resuming its planning work this fall. Further membership announcements for the Working Groups are expected by September.
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** Community Resilience Partnership Update
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** We're excited to say our Community Resilience Partnership continues to grow and now totals 148 participating communities. Recent additions include Belfast, Cherryfield, Northport, Abbot, Solon, Waldoboro, Vassalboro, Whitneyville, Lovell, Chelsea, Fairfield, North Haven, Casco, the Cranberry Isles, Gorham, Beaver Cove, Ellsworth, Old Orchard Beach, the Penobscot Nation, and Southwest Harbor. Welcome!

Is your community listed here ([link removed]) ? If not, find out how we can help you can get started ([link removed]) .

Speaking of which, the community of Jay is home to some dedicated young environmentalists. The Spruce Mountain High School Envirothon Team ([link removed]) just won its 12th state championship in the past 15 years. Our climate staff members Brian Ambrette and Ashley Krulik were recently invited to review some of their competitive projects to solve problems related to plants, animals, and the Earth.

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** Public Input Opportunties
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** MaineDOT and Efficiency Maine Trust are in the process of updating the State's NEVI Plan for Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Deployment, due August 1st, 2023. MaineDOT will have an on-demand presentation available to share information about the project and invite public comment. The formal comment period is from June 30th to July 17th. Access to this and all other active meeting presentation is available at our Public Meetings Page ([link removed]) .

See this flier ([link removed]) for more information about the public meeting.
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** MaineDOT is also seeking comments on their Carbon Reduction Strategy (CRS), which will allow Maine to access $29.9 million in federal Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The CRS will describe MaineDOT’s strategy to reduce carbon emissions from transportation and identify different types of CRP-eligible projects.

Click here ([link removed]) to view the virtual presentation and submit comments.
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Did you miss last month's Climate Council meeting? A recording is available now on our YouTube channel.


** Budget Update
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* The supplemental budget signed by Governor Janet Mills ([link removed]) includes funding for several climate priorities, including funding for the Community Resilience Partnership, support for energy efficiency and clean energy in schools, and increased funding for climate adaptation, with a focus on culverts. More information about these intiatives to come in future newsletters.

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Last but not least, make sure to check out our latest resource, the Mainers' Guide to Climate incentives ([link removed]) to see an overview of current federal and state incentives available to help you make climate-friendly investments in your home, transportation, or business.


** As always, thank you for your partnership in this important work. If you were forwarded this message, please consider signing up for our newsletter at MaineWontWait.org ([link removed]) (link).
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