The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has proposed the most extreme anti-solar net metering rules in the country. We need your help to fight these changes! Please join us at a rally and public hearing at the PUC on Monday, October 17. What: Solar Rally and Public Hearing When: Monday, October 17,�rally at noon, public […]
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Action Alert: Final Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Listening Session in Orono Thursday
This month, the National Park Service (NPS) has hosted a series of public discussions on the future of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. The first three sessions held in Stacyville, Medway, and Millinocket drew approximately 340 participants. You still have a chance to share your hopes, ideas, and concerns for the Katahdin […]
Action Alert: Attend a Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Listening Session
Now is your chance to share your hopes, ideas, and concerns for the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. This September, the National Park Service (NPS) will host a series of public discussions on the future of the new monument. This is the start of a three year process to complete the monument’s management […]
Action Alert: They’re Back! Help Us Defeat Weak Mining Rules!
Even though Maine’s Legislature has twice overwhelmingly defeated bad mining rules that would have allowed dangerous mines near some of our state’s most treasured places, the�mining rules are back. Let�the Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) know you oppose the proposed �weak mining rules by�testifying at a public hearing next Thursday�or by emailing them at�miningcomments2016.dep@maine.gov. Board […]
Action Alert: Speak Up and Protect Brook Trout Waters
We wanted to let you know about an upcoming Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) rulemaking process that includes proposals to protect ponds identified as brook trout waters through Brook Trout Survey volunteer�efforts, including proposals to add Moose Pond and Little Fowler Pond to the state’s list of “Heritage” Brook Trout Waters. We […]
Action Alert: Explore What Comes Next for Solar In Maine
Join us for�a series of forums around the state that will help answer your questions and explore what comes next for solar in Maine. The series, entitled�The Future of Solar in Maine, will bring leading voices on the issue to communities across the state. Forums are planned for: Waterville:�Thursday, June 23 Bangor:�Tuesday, June 28 Rockport:�Tuesday, […]
Action Alert: Final Action Needed to Advance Solar Policy
Please ask your legislators to vote in support�of the veto override on LD 1649 Recently, the Legislature voted on the comprehensive solar bill (LD 1649).�The good news: the bill passed by strong margins, 91-56 in the House and 35-0 in the Senate. The bad news: we don’t have enough votes in the House to […]
Action Alert: Help Ensure Funding for LMF and Stream Crossings
Please Contact Your Legislators NOW and Urge Them to Support New Bond Funding for Land for Maine’s Future (LD 1248) and Stream Crossings (LD 1069) The Appropriations Committee voted yesterday on bonds. The good news is that a majority of the committee voted in favor of both the Land for Maine’s (LMF) Bond (LD […]
Action Alert: Land for Maine’s Future Is Nearly Out of Money
The legislative session is wrapping up quickly and we need legislators to vote in support of bond funding for the Land for Maine’s Future program before they adjourn. Please contact your legislators and urge them to support LD 1248. LD 1248 proposes $20 million of new bond funding for the state’s land conservation program. For […]