Speaker: Aislinn Sarnacki, outdoor journalist, Bangor Daily News and Maine Public In recent years, outdoor professionals have reported a major increase in the use of parks, public lands, trails, and other recreation areas. More than ever, people are turning to the outdoors for entertainment, fulfillment, education, and exercise. That’s great news, but it has also […]

Lightning Talks will focus on student sustainability research in Maine. Students will have 5-7 minutes for their talk. PowerPoint presentations are limited to 10 slides. A request for abstracts will be issued in September. Abstracts will be accepted from students conducting sustainability research at any Maine educational institution. Lightning talks will be held virtually via […]

Speakers: Alison Bates and Alejandra Ortiz, Colby College Dr. Alison Bates is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at Colby College. Dr. Bates researches social acceptance of infrastructure and interventions in natural spaces, and implements an equity and justice framework to inform decision-making. Dr. Bates has worked extensively on the renewable energy transition as well […]

Speaker: Tagwongo Obomsawin, Clean Energy Partnership Program Manager, State of Maine Governor's Energy Office Supported by the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan, the Governor’s Energy Office established the Clean Energy Partnership to convene leading experts, promote collaboration, and provide funding to address the emerging needs of the clean energy economy. In December 2022, GEO awarded […]

Speaker: Tom Danielson, Aquatic Toxicology Unit, Maine Department of Environmental Protection Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals”, is a group of man-made chemicals that can be toxic […]