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About Seacoast NH CAN

Seacoast NH Climate Action Now (CAN) is a New Hampshire-based,  grassroots organization working to build sustainable communities. We encourage you to get involved in one of our five committees - and to sign up for Bright Action, a software app that can support your personal efforts to live sustainably.

Our Vision & Mission

Our vision is a livable planet for all.  Our mission is to grow sustainable communities in our seacoast region through community partnership, inspirational education and practical action. We believe that by working together, we can create a better future for ourselves, our children, and our planet.

Get Involved

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Our Focus

  • Renewable Energy

  • Waste Reduction 

  • Greening Transportation Infrastructure

  • Plant-rich Eating

  • Community-wide Environmental Planning​

  • Disposable Plastics Reduction

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Our Accomplishments

  • 2025, 2024, 2023 Portsmouth Community Climate Conversations

  • 2025, 2024, 2023 Sustainability Fair

  • 2023 Portsmouth Community Conversations:  Land Use & Transportation

  • 2023 Sustainability Fair

  • 2023 Earth Day Cleanup

  • 2023 EV Expo

  • 2019-Present:  Composting education, signage & outreach

  • 2021-Present:  Plant-rich eating events & restaurant promotions

  • 2018 Rican Structing Project: Fundraising to provide shelter, clean water and power to aid people still struggling in Puerto Rico.

  • 2017 “Energize 360” campaign in 15 NH Seacoast Communities promoting clean energy systems, weatherization & efficiency. Participants spent over 3.2 million resulting in 251 projects that will cut over 507 tons of carbon pollution.

  • 2017 Port City Makerspace solar hot air panel array to reduce its heating costs/consumption.

  • 2016 “Solarize Seacoast Maine” campaign in the K.E.Y.S. Region which installed 250 kilowatts of solar energy offsetting 220 tons of carbon pollution

  • Partner with Seacoast Sustainability Alliance to hold a series of environmental themed “Handprint Parties.” (ongoing)

  • Completed 24 “Energy Shares” (on-going)

  • Completed 14 “Energy Raisers” (hands-on installation projects) (ongoing)

  • Conduct “Skill Share/Builder” programs around efficiency and renewable energy

  • Partnered with NH Habitat for Humanity to conduct weatherization projects

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TAKE ACTION NOW!

  • ​Patronize the restaurants offering reusable takeout containers and spread the word on social media.

  • Send the case study to your town or city council, businesses and chamber of commerce asking them to support the expansion of reusable infrastructure in restaurants. 

  • Patronize the businesses in our Sustainability Resource Directory

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Bright Action is a software app that can help you learn about climate change solutions, take action, and track your progress to reduce your carbon footprint.  It's free.  Click here to learn more and sign up.

  • Start composting and reduce food waste and waste generally.

  • Shift to biking, walking, ride-sharing, and limit your use of gas vehicles.

  • Sign up for Portsmouth Community Power and choose a higher renewable energy option (and still cheaper) at https://www.communitypowernh.gov/portsmouth 

  • Check to see if you qualify for an energy audit and discount home insulation at https://nhsaves.com/ 

STAY ENGAGED

Please join the Climate Action mailing list to receive our newsletter and other climate related announcements.

SUPPORT OUR WORK

Seacoast NH Climate Action Now is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization run by volunteers.  Your donation supports the work of our committees, and our access to the Bright Action platform.  

THANK YOU!


Thanks to the wonderful donors who have been so supportive of Seacoast CAN's efforts, especially during the NH Gives event! It means so much for the Projects to feel that support. Amongst them, Portsmouth Climate Action continues their community climate conversation outreach. Individuals in the Sustainable Transportation project have worked their magic on the Bicycle and Pedestrian City Plan. Thanks to all of you for doing what you can to be kind to our planet and improve our health and the health of the NH seacoast by drawing down those greenhouse gases. 

 

Please send climate event information for the NH Seacoast area to seacoastnhcan@gmail.com.

We would love to use these web pages to help get the word out about your events.

CONTACT US

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