September 2023, Nantucket hosted the first Climate Change Summit
The Summit explored the direct impacts of climate change seen on Nantucket Island as well as learning from some of the adaptation measures already happening on island.
This free event was hosted and sponsored by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Linda Loring Nature Foundation, Great Harbor Yacht Club and the Community Foundation's ReMain Nantucket Fund.
The first Nantucket Climate Change Summit featured talks and posters discussion Climate Change Impacts but also resilience solutions on Nantucket. The powerpoints of presentations are attached below - please reach out to the presenters with any questions.
Welcome and Introduction

"What Does Climate Change Mean for Nantucket in 2023" with Jen Karberg and Sarah Bois
Resilient Solutions and Adaptation Projects
"Restoring Lily Pond Park: enhancing habitats, improving water quality, increasing system capacity, and enriching the public experience"
Rachael Freeman, Nantucket Islands Land Bank

"Building a Resilient Framework: Open Space on Nantucket"
Sarah Bois, Linda Loring Nature Foundation
"Dune Restoration at Millie's Bridge"
Jen Karberg, Nantucket Conservation Foundation
Posters



This event originated with Drs Jen Karberg and Sarah Bois who partner on climate change and resilience-based research and education while working for two different non-profits on Nantucket: the Nantucket Conservation Foundation and the Linda Loring Nature Foundation.
Dr Jen Karberg
Director of Research and Partnerships
Nantucket Conservation Foundation