What’s Going on with Maine’s Climate: Historical Trends & Future Projections for Resiliency Planning
Sean Birkel,  Maine State Climatologist oversees the Maine Climate Office, and provides climate and weather information to Maine stakeholders to facilitate decision-making, policy, and planning. He will present about his findings.

This Program will take place on ZOOM only.
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This series is presented by member organizations of the Waldo County Climate  (WCCAC).

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Maine’s Climate: Historical Trends & Future Projections for Resilience Planning

In this presentation, we will explore key aspects of Maine’s past and future-projected climate to inform resiliency efforts.  Overall, Maine’s climate was warmed by about 3 degrees Fahrenheit, while annual precipitation has increased by about 6 inches.  Warming winters affect snow duration, lake ice, and early spring hydrology, all of which have significant ecological and economic impacts.  Warming worldwide has intensified the hydrologic cycle, which drives more extremes such as heavy rainfall that can cause impacts from runoff and localized flooding.  Sea level along Maine’s coast has meanwhile risen by about 8 inches.  Risks from flooding and erosion are increasing, especially during coastal storm events.  The talk will conclude with highlighting a new statewide weather-monitoring network that will help improve local forecasts, while also providing high-quality data that will become climate records over time.