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Chebeague Climate Action Team Updates

Climate Vulnerability Assessment: The CVA is focused on marine habitats and resources that are most at risk due to climate change. The study will recommend resilience strategies to address future climate impacts. The Town has hired FB Environmental to conduct the study. A community workshop is planned for September to get community input on the study’s findings.

Groundwater Sustainability Study: CCAT will be reporting to the community later this summer on the findings of the Study. Sampling and testing for the 2024 Study is complete, and the analysis and report phases are in progress. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to email us at chebeaguecat@gmail.com Curious about coastal bluJ erosion? Join us for the Calling Your Blu: Symposium from 10:30-1:30 pm July 23rd at GMRI in Portland. To register, scan this QR code :

Keep your eyes peeled for an announcement about an update on our Groundwater Sustainability Study in August and our Climate Vulnerability Assessment in September

BOOK DISCUSSION: Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart by Brian McLaren (2024), Tuesday, July 16 th 7PM in the Parish House. Everyone is invited to come and participate. Brian McLaren is one of the nation’s most influential authors writing at the intersection of Christianity and culture, especially in the area of spiritual formation. In his latest book, Life After Doom, Brian helps his readers face the catastrophic challenges of our times. He defines doom as the “un-peaceful, uneasy, unwanted feeling” that “we humans have made a mess of our civilization and our planet.” Accepting the world we are in and grieving the world we have ruined, we are encouraged to engage with the complexities of hope to build personal and community resilience and strength to face the future with courage. Included in the book are lots of practical recommendations and resources. I hope you’ll read the book and join in the discussion on the 16 th . For more information, please contact me, Gloria Brown gjbrown58a@gmail.com.

JULY 2024 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR

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