Climate Adaptation Committee
The Climate Adaptation Committee will seek options to make Kittery more resilient in the face of risks associated with warming temperatures and rising seas.
The Climate Adaptation Committee meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM in Conference Room A.
Latest News
Kittery Town Council Adopts Climate Action Plan Strategies
At their December 11, 2023 meeting, the Kittery Town Council adopted the 29 Climate Action Plan Strategies, developed by the Kittery Climate Action Task Force.
- To review adopted climate action plan strategies, please click here.
- To watch the December 11, 2023 Town Council meeting about the strategies, which includes a presentation from Climate Action Task Force Chair, Cameron Wake, please click here.
A complete Climate Action Plan with comprehensive background data and appendices has been drafted and is expected to be finalized and posted on the website in February 2024.
Past News & Events
Climate Action Open House at the Rice Public Library
The Kittery Climate Action Task Force hosted two Climate Action Open House events in November:
- November 1, 2023 from 5 PM - 7 PM at the Rice Public Library
- November 9, 2023 from 5 PM - 7 PM at the Rice Public Library
At the Open House, the Task Force shared the proposed Climate Action strategies and action items. The community was invited to stop in anytime during the open house to check out the proposed strategies, ask questions, and offer feedback.
There is No Planet B - Community Conversation & Watch Party About Climate Change in Kittery
Thursday, June 29, 2023 | 5:00 PM at the Rice Public Library Community Room
Town Council & Climate Adaptation Committee - Climate Action Plan Workshop
Monday, March 27, 2023 | 5:00 PM in Council Chambers & Zoom
The Town Council and Climate Adaptation Committee held a Climate Action Plan Workshop on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers and Zoom.
- To view the agenda for the meeting, please click here.
- To watch the Workshop video, please click here.
Climate Action Planning in Kittery - Climate Action Taskforce
- Visit the Climate Action Planning page by clicking here.
- For news and updates, please subscribe to e-alerts by clicking here, and selecting "Climate Adaptation Committee" under "News or Announcement".
Kittery is Part of Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission's Coastal Resilience Program
- To learn about the Coastal Resilience Program, please click here.
Staff Contacts
Name | Phone |
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Kathy Connor | 207-475-1325 |
Name | Title | Term | Phone |
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Vice Chair | 11/11/24 | 439-0637 | |
Town Council Representative | 11/14/25 | 207-439-0042 | |
Conservation Commission | 12/31/25 | 439-1169 | |
Resident | 12/31/26 | ||
Planning Board | |||
Vacant Seat
| Business Owner/Resident | ||
Chair | 12/31/25 | 498-9486 | |
Resident | 12/31/25 | 439-0619 | |
Resident | 12/31/25 | ||
Erin Kempster
| Resident | 12/31/26 | |
School Representative | |||
Vacant Seat
| Economic Development Committee | ||
Parks Commission | |||
Vacant Seat
| Fishing Industry Representative | ||
Vacant Seat
| School Representative | ||
Town Manager | 207-475-1329 |