Climate Resilience
Public Road Assessment Video June 12, 2023
https://vimeo.com/showcase/1503508/video/834777091
Sustainability Plan as Adopted December 31, 2022
Resiliency and Sustainability Public Hearing Video 7.21.22
Documents for the Public Hearing:
Why is Harpswell Vulnerable? • The Gulf of Maine is warming faster than 99% of the world’s oceans. • The average number of 95o + days expected to increase 300% by mid century. • We are experiencing an increase in storms and total amount of precipitation. • Historical data tells us that the tides in Portland Harbor have risen 7 ½ inches since 1912. |
What does this mean for Harpswell?
Progression of taskforces to standing committee addressing climate changes:
Climate Resilience Taskforce (CRT)
Climate Resilience Implementation Task Force (CRITF)
Resiliency & Sustainability Committee
Climate Reports & Assessments:
Lookout Point Causeway Resiliency Report
Climate Resilience Vulnerability Assessment
Preparing for Coastal Flooding in Harpswell, A Plan for Basin Point Road and Its Wetlands
Reports: Harpswell's participatory studies pertaining to changing weather and its effects on our town.
Maps: Areas in Harpswell that currently flood when storms at sea coincide with a spring or king tide. Click here for maps of inundated areas and to enter your location on the interactive map.
Follow this link to the King Tide Picture Instructions