The Governor is holding the Land for Maine’s Future bonds hostage as a political bargaining chip.�Recently, both the House and Senate voted by over two-thirds in favor of�LD 1378, as amended, a bill that�would require the Governor to release voter-approved bonds unless there are legitimate, non-political reasons for holding them.The Governor has made clear he […]
Action Alert
Action Alert! Protect Maine from Mining Pollution. Urge Legislators to Oppose LD 750.
We need your help again to defeat weak mining rules, which are coming to the full Legislature any day!�Please�contact your legislators�now and urge them to vote “Ought Not to Pass” on�LD 750!Last year, thanks to you and thousands of people statewide, the Maine Legislature overwhelmingly�defeated bad mining rules�that would have allowed dangerous mines near some […]
Action Alert! Free LMF Funds and Improve Stream Crossings
Next week, the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee is holding public hearings�on two very important bond bills ��LD 1248, a bill to fund the Land for Maine’s Future program, and�LD 1069, a bill to fund new and improved stream crossings. While the bills are before the Appropriations Committee, it’s essential that committee members and leadership […]
Action Alert! Take a Stand Against Solar Rollbacks
You may heard about the batch of bad bills the Governor just proposed: bills that attack solar power, other renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and steal money from the Bureau of Parks and Lands. How You Can Help: Today, there is a public hearing on the�worst�of these bills (LD 1400�and�LD 1397) Please send an email […]
Action Alert! Defeat Weak Mining Rules and Free LMF Funds
We really need your help defeating weak mining rules and freeing up the Land for Maine’s Future bonds held up by the Governor. Speak Up Against Weak�Mining Rules Prevent the development of dangerous mines near some of Maine’s most treasured places by�urging�the�Environment and Natural Resources Committee�to oppose weak�mining rules. Please attend the Public Hearing: When:�Monday, […]
Action Alert! Speak Up for Solar
Please help make solar power more accessible and put Maine on the path for steady growth of solar by asking your legislators to support LD 1263, An Act to Increase Jobs and Promote Investment in Maine’s Economy through Increased Access to Solar Energy, (Sponsored by Rep. Sara Gideon). Take Action: Speak up for solar power: […]
Action Alert! Maine’s Little Brown Bat Needs Your Help
You can help add species to the state’s�Endangered and Threatened Species List�by encouraging your legislators to support LD 807, an�Act to Amend Maine’s Endangered and Threatened Species List�(Sponsored by Senator Tom Saviello). You can also prevent the erosion of Maine’s safeguards for species that are at risk of becoming extinct by�voicing your opposition to LD […]
Action Alert! Ask the Governor to Release Land for Maine’s Future Bonds
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 […]
Action Alert! Take this Simple Step to Protect Maine Lakes
Maine’s lakes need your help. Please contact the�Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee members�today and urge them to support the following legislation that will protect our lakes: LD�40:�An Act to Protect Maine’s Great Ponds (Sponsor: Senator Tom�Saviello) LD�568:�An Act to Protect Maine’s Lakes (Sponsor:�Representative�Ben�Chipman) LD�713:�Resolve, to Further Protect Lake Quality�(Sponsor:�Representative Gary�Hilliard) Details These important bills�will […]