Maine's Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) is moving forward a proposal to rewrite the rules for where and how new development can occur in Maine's unorganized territories. The LUPC makes planning and zoning decisions for those areas of the state without their own local government -- some 10.4 …
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What This Election Means for Maine’s Wildlife — & What’s Next
Yesterday, Maine people (and the nation at large) answered our call to #EgretOutTheVote -- in what appear to be record numbers. The majority of votes have been tallied, and we know one thing for certain: The 2018 midterm elections results bode well for Maine's wildlife and habitat. If you didn't …
Help Shape the Future of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
In South Portland, on the evening of Wednesday, November 14th from 6-8pm, the National Park Service will host a public meeting to discuss the on-going management planning process at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (“the Monument”). Maine Audubon will be there and we hope that you will …
Progress on Brook Trout and Arctic Charr Protection
Maine Audubon has been hard at work with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW), Trout Unlimited, and others to improve the way we manage our native brook trout and Arctic charr. Maine's native and wild brook trout and the lakes, ponds and flowing waters they depend on are …
Here’s Why You Should Vote YES On Questions 2 and 3!
Believe it or not, election day is just two weeks away! On November 6th, don't forget to #EgretOutTheVote (yes, that's the pun and we're sticking to it). Maine's wildlife is on the statewide ballot this year, including the Governor's race (check out the candidates' take on wildlife policy) and two …
Action Alert: Submit Your Comments in Defense of the Endangered Species Act
The Trump Administration has proposed to dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Since 1973, the ESA has succeeded in preventing the extinction of 99 percent of fish, plant, and wildlife species listed, and benefited countless others that depend on the habitats the law has helped …
A Walk and Talk about the Endangered Species Act
Last week brought what could be the most comprehensive attacks to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) we have ever seen. Legislative proposals in Congress and proposed rule changes from the Executive Branch would do everything from bar specific animals from being listed as endangered for a decade, to …
Take Action: Important Land Conservation Tool to Expire in September
One of the nation's most important land conservation funding tools will expire on September 30th -- unless we take action. For more than 50 years, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) has protected wildlife and habitat in every state. Without action from Congress, this bipartisan program …
Action Alert: Help Stop Another Attack on the Endangered Species Act
On Tuesday, July 17 -- tomorrow! -- the Senate Environment and Public Works committee will hold a hearing on what is perhaps the most egregious attack to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to date. We need you to stand with Maine Audubon and our conservation allies across the country in solidarity …