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In the wake of the recent extreme storms, the Governor's Office has added new tools to the Maine Flood Resources And Assistance Hub that help community members easily search for available emergency assistance. The interactive map is online here, and information is searchable by county.
Please note that the federal resources available and reflected here are only related to the December 18, 2023 storm, so please check back for added information about resources for the January 2024 storms when it becomes available.
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Just a reminder that a few upcoming webinars are still open for registration. Be the first to find out about upcoming webinars as they are announced by following our Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn feeds.
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Webinar: Introduction to the Maine Climate Council
The Maine Climate Council has started the process of updating the state's climate action plan, Maine Won't Wait, by December 1, 2024. This webinar on Thursday, February 8 at 6pm will provide an introduction to the Maine Climate Council process and how to participate.
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The Maine Municipal Association and the Governor’s Infrastructure Implementation Committee invite you to join representatives from the State for a series of informational webinars on federal infrastructure funding and program opportunities for Maine communities, including those in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act.
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Webinar: Energy Programs & Building Efficiency
Description: Hear about opportunities to improve energy efficiency in buildings and enable the expansion of affordable, clean energy generation and transmission networks.
Date/Time: Thursday, February 15, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
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Webinar: Resilience & Environmental Protection
Description: Hear about programs to strengthen the state's preparedness for storm events, flooding, and wildfires; to build resilience of transportation networks, drinking water and wastewater systems; to mitigate contaminants and pollution; and to improve natural capacity of watersheds and ecosystems.
Date/Time: Thursday, February 29, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
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Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Feedback Opportunity Ends on Febaruary 16
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The Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future (GOPIF) is seeking feedback on Maine's plan to leverage significant federal funding opportunities under the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program.
The CPRG is a one-time funding opportunity available through the Inflation Reduction Act. CPRG provides $5 billion in competitive grants to states, local governments, tribes, and territories to develop and implement ambitious projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and harmful air pollutants. GOPIF serves as the lead agency for CPRG, and seeks feedback on priority climate actions that this funding could support in Maine.
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Upcoming Maine Climate Council Meetings
- Feb 7, 2024 | 2-3pm: Coastal and Marine Working Group-Fisheries/Aquaculture Subgroup
- Feb 8, 2024 | 3-4pm: Coastal and Marine Working Group-- Working Waterfront/Infrastructure Subgroup
- Feb 8, 2024 | 6-7pm: Webinar-Introduction to the Maine Climate Council
- Feb 9, 2024 | 9am - 12pm: Community Resilience Working Group
Feb 9, 2024 | 9-11am: Maine Climate Council Energy Working Group
- Feb 12, 2024 | 2- 5pm: Buildings, Infrastructure & Housing Working Group
- Feb 14, 2024 | 1-2pm: Coastal and Marine Working Group--Working Waterfront/Infrastructure Subgroup
- Feb 15, 2024 | 9am - 12pm: Coastal & Marine Working Group
- Feb 16, 2024 | 1- 3pm: Materials Management Task Force
- Feb 22, 2024 | 9:30-10:30am: Coastal and Marine Working Group--Monitoring Subgroup
- Feb 26, 2024 | 1:00-4:00pm: Transportation Working Group
- Feb 27, 2024 | 9am-12pm: Natural and Working Lands Working Group--Land Conservation Subgroup
- Feb 28, 2024 | 9am - 12pm: Natural and Working Lands Working Group--Local Food Subgroup
- Feb 29, 2024 | 9am-12pm: Maine Climate Council Community Resilience Working Group
Feb 29, 2024 | 2-3pm: Coastal and Marine Working Group--Working Waterfront/Infrastructure Subgroup
- Mar 1, 2024 | 9am-11am: Maine Climate Council Energy Working Group
- Mar 6, 2024 | 9am-12pm: Natural and Working Lands Working Group--Forest Carbon Subgroup
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