Maine DHHS will hold virtual public hearings on the proposed four-year State Plan on Aging for Older Americans Act (OAA) funded programs and services that help older Mainers, and their care partners, remain healthy and safe in their communities.
Agenda items include:
• Overview of OAA services in Maine
• Summary of State Plan on Aging
• Public comments
Hear from leading scientific experts about current and projected trends in sea level rise and how climate change is impacting marine ecosystems and fisheries. This webinar will provide an update on the latest scientific findings from the Maine Climate Council Scientific and Technical Subcommittee's (STS) forthcoming Scientific Assessment of Climate Change and Its Effects in Maine (2024 Update).
Hear from leading scientific experts about how climate change is affecting Maine's forests, biodiversity, and agricultural systems. This webinar will provide an update on the latest scientific findings from the Maine Climate Council Scientific and Technical Subcommittee's (STS) forthcoming Scientific Assessment of Climate Change and Its Effects in Maine (2024 Update).
Hear from leading scientific experts about how Maine's climate is changing and its impacts on human health, economic and social systems, and resilience across Maine communities. This webinar will provide an update on the latest scientific findings from the Maine Climate Council Scientific and Technical Subcommittee's (STS) forthcoming Scientific Assessment of Climate Change and Its Effects in Maine (2024 Update).
The Coastal & Marine Working Group's Working Waterfront/Infrastructure Subgroup will continue reviewing the guiding steps on the Working Group's deliverables template with a clear focus on addressing Question #5: Implementation and Next Steps
10:00 AM: Welcome
10:10 AM: Review of draft recommendations
10:30 AM: Plenary discussion, breakout discussion
12:00 PM: Break
12:10 PM: Discussion and alignment of recommendations
12:50 PM: Closing thoughts
Interested to learn about the work underway to protect Maine's environment and lower greenhouse gas emissions? Want to offer feedback that will be directly brought to the Maine Climate Council? Join us for our next climate conversation hosted by the Maine Climate Council Youth Representatives! This will be a youth-centered space to learn about the planning process, discuss priorities for climate action, and provide your perspective on the climate strategies that are most important to you.
Topic: Reduce waste through systemic changes for schools and other institutions
Agenda: Precise Times Subject to Change