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TEK: Vector Borne Diseases MCAN

WEBTick pressure on deer populations and on the “ ghost moose ” has been on the rise as a result of winter infestation. The increase in tick incidences has led to the deterioration of …

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MCAN Maine Climate Action NOW!

WEBMCAN catalyzes transformative education and action in response to the climate and ecological emergency. We seek to honor, unite and amplify the voices of youth, frontline …

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TAKE ACTION MCAN

WEBMaine Youth for Climate Justice (MYCJ) is a coalition of 400 youth from all over Maine who fight for bold climate action, a just transition, and a livable future in Maine.

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RESOURCE LINKS MCAN

WEBMaine Environmental Education Association. Check out their Job Board and Changemakers Fellowship Program which gives young people a paid opportunity to advocate for …

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TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE MCAN

WEBWabanaki lifeways are inextricably linked to local landscapes and ecology and profoundly connected to major waterways and tributaries. Cultural identities and meaning are …

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What is a Carbon Footprint

WEBCarbon footprint is a way to express our personal contribution to the earth’s carbon budget. The size of our carbon footprint depends upon the amount of greenhouse gas emissions …

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Invasive Species

WEBMaine’s forests are important carbon sinks, with leaves drinking up greenhouse gasses through productivity and the woody parts storing carbon in biomass.But our forests too, …

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Reducing greenhouse gas emissions MCAN

WEBTHE CLEAN AIR ACT is an example of a relatively successful environmental regulation. A recent 50-year retrospective review of the Clean Air Act revealed that this …

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Maine’s weather MCAN

WEBAs Maine warms, it is also getting wetter. Since 1895 Maine’s average annual precipitation (rain & snow) has increased 15% (5.8 inches more water from rain & snow per year), …

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Wildlife and biodiversity MCAN

WEBMaine has a remarkable diversity of plants, animals, mushrooms, wetlands, forest types, and much more. It’s estimated that there are at least 1500 plant species (not including …

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Climate change acceleration MCAN

WEBSource: Will Steffen, Wendy Broadgate, Lisa Deutsch, Owen Gaffney and Cornelia Ludwig (2015) The trajectory of the Anthropocene: The Great Acceleration, The Anthropocene …

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TEK: Wild Berries MCAN

WEBThe Wild Berry Project (2015) was initiated to assess the status of the wild American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) in Indian Township, located near the small town of …

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Economic Impacts: Recreation & Tourism MCAN

WEBSURVEY123 DATA COLLECTION AND DATA PRESENTATION Lake Stewards of Maine collects information about when lakes freeze over in the fall or winter (ice-in), and when …

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