Stories of Resilience

Collin Munyan, Climate Finance Fellow, discusses wastewater and how the brewery industry is particularly connected to it, sharing special insights from one of his events.

The Town of Long Islands fellow, Darsey Trudo, explores the complicated intersection of climate change, dune systems, and infrastructure resilience on Fowlers Beach.

Robyn Landes, South Portland Resilience Fellow, shares her takeaways from implementing the Resilient Yards and Home Energy Programs, which cultivate both social and environmental resilience. While weaving in the story of tending to an originally overlooked space, she reflects on the value of witnessing tangible impacts of community programs over time and her growing appreciation for slow change in municipal work.

Municipal Resilience Fellow, Camille Beaulieu, holds a split position where she serves with the GPCOG Sustainability Team and the Town of Windham Planning Department. Here, she breaks down how improving the energy efficiency of homes directly plays a role in building resilient communities.

Christy Phillips, the Yarmouth Resilience Fellow, explores how repair fairs and swap shops help build a more connected, circular community.

Clara Franzoni, a Regional Land Trust Fellow, reflects on her Spring season witnessing the annual alewife migration while working at her host site, the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust. She shares the history of the remarkable partnerships and advocacy efforts that have allowed this migration to return, allowing her to promote the importance of river and land conservation today.