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

There's No Planet B Community Conversation & Watch Party Event

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. 

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
Kathy Connor 207-888-2629
NameTitleTermPhone

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