Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions

2019 Sessions

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* Due to a scheduling conflict, Session 11 has been moved to the morning schedule. It will run from 8:30AM – 9:30AM.

1. Recovery of the Penobscot River: 150 Years of Change
   Morning Session. Washington/York Room, 2nd floor.
2. Sustainable Practices and Decision-Making Across Diverse Food Systems in Maine
   Morning Session. Sagadahoc Room, 2nd floor.
3. Climate Change Policy – Local and National Perspectives
   Morning Session. Fort Western Room, North Wing, 1st floor.
4. Clean Water Careers: A Review and Discussion of the Opportunities in Maine
   Morning Session. Piscataquis Room, 2nd floor.
5. The Importance of Long-Term Data for Understanding Water-Related Issues in Maine
   Morning Session. Howard Room, North Wing, 1st floor.
6. Native Alewife Restoration and Lake Water Quality
   All-day Session. Augusta Room, North Wing, 2nd floor.
7. Developing Effective Sustainability Curricula
   All-day Session. Arnold Room, North Wing, 1st floor.
8. Providing Science-Based Decision Support for Sustainability
   All-Day Session. Pine Tree Room, North Wing, 2nd floor.
9. Migratory Fish Passage
   All-day Session. Cumberland Room, 1st floor.
10. The Saco Watershed Collaborative – Strategies for Sustainability in Southern Maine’s Largest Watershed
    Afternoon Session. Howard Room, North Wing, 1st floor.
11. Where Will the Money Come From? Upgrading Infrastructure for Wastewater Treatment Facilities 
    Morning Session. Capital Room, North Wing, 2nd floor.
12. UMaine’s Forest Climate Change Initiative: An Overview and Discussion
    Afternoon Session. Fort Western Room, North Wing, 1st floor.
13. The Literature of Water: Poetry and Prose by Maine Writers
    Afternoon Session. Piscataquis Room, 2nd floor.
14. An Interagency Forum on Climate Activities and Needs 
    Afternoon Session. Washington/York Room, 2nd floor.