About Us

Waldo County Climate Action Coalition (WCCAC) is a coalition of organizations whose mission is to collaborate to reduce impacts of climate change and build sustainable communities in Waldo County.

This project is building upon previous and parallel efforts of our member organizations. As a coalition we are focused on amplifying our respective organizational efforts by working together on renewable energy transition, weatherization, land restoration and conservation, food insecurity, transportation, public health and other impacts of climate change.

Our Goals

• Support and amplify our member organizations’ climate goals.
• Create a culture where people & communities are motivated to take action on climate change.
• ​Educate and empower individuals and communities to find solutions and take action.

Our Story

The Waldo County Climate Action Coalition (WCCAC) grew out of a three-year Institute of Museum and Library Services Federal Grant project of the Belfast Free Library, All of Belfast Climate Dialogues (ABCD). ABCD focused on encouraging community conversations and education about the climate crisis. At the final ABCD presentation, many participants expressed an interest in continuing to work together for community climate action. ​ABCD was the springboard for WCCAC to come together as a coalition to take action by issuing an invitation to multiple organizations to meet in November of 2023. Over twenty-five people attended the first meeting and we have been meeting monthly since.

All of Belfast Climate Dialogues project final presentation, August 2023.

Our Leadership Team

Brenda Harrington, Chair
Bernard Baker, Co-chair
Ellie Daniels, Treasurer
Misty Mallar, Secretary

Our Members

Learn about the Coalition's member organizations and how you can join.

Why Join?

What does the Waldo County Climate Action Coalition have to offer your organization?

On our website, your organization can:

• publicize your events if you don’t have a website or want a larger audience
• invite public comments or suggestions on your programs
• coordinate your events with other WCCAC members’ events that might overlap
• find resources for researching and discussing climate-change issues

Our monthly meetings provide the opportunity for your organization to share activities and information and and discuss ideas with other members of WCCAC in person. WCCAC can offer support for collaborative grant applications, via research, review, backing, and other assistance. Work together with us on collaborative action projects according to your organization’s interests and needs, planned by our action groups working in these broad climate-change focus areas.

Learn More & Join

Banner photo: Penobscot Bay. Photo by Sally Brophy, used with permission.