You may have heard the news about the Land for Maine’s Future program ��Governor LePage has confirmed that he will not release the bond funds approved by the voters.
Maine Audubon is deeply concerned that Governor LePage has refused to release voter-approved Land for Maine’s Future (LMF) bonds, a program the organization has strongly supported since its inception in 1987.
The goal of the LMF program is to secure lands for recreational public access; conserve our most important wildlife habitats; preserve Maine’s farming traditions; and protect the natural environment that is vital to our sense of place and economic future.
Take Action
Your legislators�need to hear from you that this is not acceptable.�Please let them know the value of this program for Maine and ask them to do their best to get the funds released.
Background:
Here are three recent articles that provide more background information on this issue:
- March 20: LePage bond threat puts land preservation – and Maine’s reputation – at risk (Bangor Daily News)
- March 17:�LePage won’t sell land conservation bonds without timber harvest deal
(Portland Press Herald) - March 17:�Governor puts the brakes on two dozen conservation projects
(Bangor Daily News)
Key Points:
- The Governor is failing to live up to promises and commitments he has made with regard to LMF funds.
- He is failing to fulfill the wishes of Maine’s voters -�60% voted in favor of investing these funds.
- He is failing to make critical conservation investments to strengthen our local economies and enhance our communities.
For more information on LMF,�please visit our website.
Please contact�your legislators�and ask them to urge the Governor to release these important funds.
For more information, please contact:�
Jenn Burns Gray
Maine Audubon Staff Attorney and Advocate
jgray@maineaudubon.org
(207) 781-2330 x224
