Being prepared means understanding the risks we face—and knowing what we can do to build a safer, more resilient community.

Throughout September, Storm Surge and the Newburyport Public Library will present a collaborative display of books, resources, and materials on the second floor of the library, featuring climate information and emergency preparedness resources.

As part of this month-long effort, we’re pleased to present a free, hands-on program exploring how climate policy can shape the future of our communities.

You’re in the driver’s seat.

What if you could test climate policies yourself and instantly see the results?

Join Storm Surge and the Newburyport Public Library for a free, interactive presentation of the En-ROADS climate simulator.

📅 September 29, 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m.

From Research to the Classroom: UNH Students Build Local Climate Curriculum

Storm Surge recently partnered with the University of New Hampshire's Sustainability Dual-Major (SDM) Capstone program on an exciting curriculum development project. A team of four UNH students spent the spring 2026 semester developing a set of six interdisciplinary climate education modules tailored specifically to Newburyport and the surrounding coastal community.

Topics include sea level rise, clean water, coastal ecology, the history of climate change in Newburyport, and more. The modules are designed to slot seamlessly into existing high school curricula across multiple subject areas, minimizing the burden on teachers while maximizing student engagement with locally relevant climate issues. The team presented their work to Storm Surge's board and Newburyport community stakeholders in April, and the materials will serve as a foundation for future interns to pilot in area classrooms..

Mass. wants to buy flood-prone homes. Not everyone is ready to sell

by Vivian La

December 04, 2025

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Plum Island photo by Steve Uzzell - Feb 2024

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Second Graders Dive Into Climate Science with the SCiLL Mobile Lab

On April 9, 2025 second graders at Bresnahan Elementary had a blast exploring big climate ideas in hands-on ways, thanks to a visit from the Change is Simple SCiLL Mobile Lab. Students learned how carbon builds in our atmosphere and discovered simple steps we can take to care for the planet.

The program connected global climate concepts to local places — like Plum Island — helping students understand how our own community is impacted by rising seas and changing weather patterns. With interactive lessons both inside and outside the lab, the experience was fun, age-appropriate, and unforgettable.

“My students were incredibly engaged. It was hands-on, age-appropriate, and they really connected the impact of coastal erosion to our own community.”
— Katara Harding, 2nd Grade Teacher, Bresnahan Elementary

Read the Bresnahan School’s summary: https://secure.smore.com/n/a3quf-young-scientists-with-big-ideas

Watch the Storm Surge Interview on The Morning Show

Storm Surge board chair Kathleen Brittan and former chair Dr. Robert Young join host Mary Jacobsen on The Morning Show to discuss:

🌎 Climate Education in Schools – A new pilot program with Change is Simple brings hands-on learning to Newburyport students.
⚡ Inspiring Action – The challenges of mobilizing communities to address climate change.
💡 Hope for the Future – What keeps them motivated in the fight for climate resilience.

📺 Tune in: The Morning Show airs Thursday at 9 a.m. on Channel 9 and WJOP (FM 96.3).

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Storm Surge is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that runs with a small budget. While volunteers provide our manpower, we do still incur some operating expenses that we must cover with donations. If you’d like to help support our goal to raise awareness to climate change and local resiliency challenges, a your tax-deductible donation would be greatly appreciated!

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