A Webinar Series on Coastal Resilience for Working Waterfront Communities – As we approach the one-year anniversary of the devastating 2024 winter storms, we recognize that although they were a harsh setback, we can learn from them and this moment can serve as a catalyst for rebuilding with resilience.
We invite you to join us for this upcoming webinar series, featuring experts who will share their insights, strategies, and actions as we recover from past storms and prepare for future impacts of climate change.
About this Webinar:
The third in a series of webinars will be held on January 16th, 2025 at 10am. Hear from working waterfront business owners on how they were impacted by the storms, where they are now, and what they see coming in the future. We will also be joined by Lissa Robinson, a Civil Engineer based out of Portland, ME, who will shed light on what it takes to rebuild stronger and more resilient.
Featured Speakers:
- Christina Fifield, Owner, Fifield Lobster Company, Stonington, ME
- Jason Chipman, Owner, Chipman’s Wharf, Milbridge, ME
- Derek Lapointe, General Manager, Thurston’s Lobster Pound, Bass Harbor
- Lissa Robinson, P.E., C.G., M.C.P.D., Senior Civil Engineer, Hydrologist, Geologist, Land Planner, GEI Consultants, Portland, ME
- Sam Belknap, Director, Center for Marine Economy, Island Institute
Together, we can learn, adapt, and ensure that our coastal communities are better equipped to weather whatever challenges lie ahead. Join us online for the first of these important conversations as we work together towards a more resilient future for our coast!
This webinar will be recorded and made available for those who are unable to attend the live presentation.
Registration is required to access the Zoom webinar and receive the recording.
