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Understanding Climate Change and the Sandy River
with Amanda Simoneau
In-Person
This is a quest to understand a dynamic river and its impacts on communities along its 73.3-mile corridor. Come and hear what experts say and what concerns residents.
In February 2025, 50 local and regional partners met to address worsening floods in the Sandy River Watershed. Following major 2023 floods and over 100 events in 230 years—including three recent FEMA disasters—farmers reported erosion and land damage. Professionals cited outdated flood maps, past river modifications, and climate change.
The group called for updated mapping, a geomorphic assessment, and coordinated, large-scale solutions beyond piecemeal fixes. How would this impact citizens, and what are their ideas?
Four forums took place across the Sandy River Watershed. These forums were centered on the community—designed not only to help residents understand the characteristics of the Sandy River, but more importantly, to listen to their stories, concerns, local knowledge, and history.
March 26, 2026
1:00 P.M.
Location: Franklin County's Emergency Operations Center, 1 County Way in Farmington.
Amanda Simoneau, Franklin County Emergency Management Director, will be joined by Sara Bickford, Somerset Emergency Management Agency Director, to describe what impact the flooding has had and mitigation suggestions moving forward.
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Talk at Northeast Archaeology Research Center
with Gemma Hudgell
In-Person
Northeast Archaeology Associates is located in Farmington at 382 Fairbanks Road.
It is a privately-owned company that provides a wide range of archaeological services from small-scale survey evaluations and data recovery to its various clients. Come learn about the organization.
We will meet at their location, as they have a number of exhibits they would like to show us.
April 29, 2026
10 am-11:30 am
Dr. Gemma Hudgell Ph.D is the director of the research center.
Farmington Solar Farm II
with Bradley Greenleaf
In-Person
Back by popular demand, this is a talk and tour at the Farmington Solar Farm. We will meet at the York entrance on Route 2, across from Mosher's Seafood.
Date: May 6, 2026
10 am - 11:30 am
Bradley Greenleaf is a senior solar technician with Nextera Energy.
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Talk at the Franklin County Regional Communication Center
with Michelle Whittier
In-Person
Ever wonder if you have to call 911, who answers the call, and how your information gets transferred to the appropriate emergency service? We will be going to the Franklin County Regional Communications Center at 124 County Way in Farmington to find out.
May 20, 2026
10 am - 11:30 am
124 County Way, Farmington, ME 04938
Michelle Whittier is a communication specialist.
Exploring the Storer Farm Preserve
with Deb Stahler
In-Person
We will explore the flora and vernal pool fauna in the Storer Farm Preserve. We can't be sure what we will find, but there should be spring wildflowers such as Lady Slipper and Cucumber Root, as well as a variety of ferns, and hopefully some vernal pool creatures.
Date: May 26, 2026
Rain Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Storer Farm Preserve, Davis Rd, Vienna, ME
Deb Stahler is a regular GLI member and nature presenter. She graduated from the Maine Master Naturalist course in 2020.
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