We are *so close* to having a new solar power law. The full House and Senate enacted LD 1504 (with amendments) by overwhelming majorities. Today, as expected, it was vetoed by the Governor. Please contact your legislators and urge them to override the veto of LD 1504. This solar bill is an …
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Action Alert: Last chance to speak up in defense of Maine’s new National Monument
We have a few days left to weigh in with our comments in support of the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument. Your comments can help ensure this new national monument remains a protected piece of Maine's landscape. The Department of Interior (DOI) is accepting public comments as part of …
Action Alert: Solar Policy
We are down to the wire: One more time around to support SOLAR POWER! Please tell your legislators to support LD 1504–a strong step towards fixing the broken and anti-solar PUC Rules and increasing the availability of community solar for all. The Senate just made an early and unanimous vote to …
Join Maine Audubon for advocacy training on June 15 and June 22
This is critical moment for environmental advocacy at every level. Between threats to Maine's Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, massive proposed budget cuts to EPA, a slew of anti-science executive orders, and withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, Maine's wildlife and habitat needs …
Speak up in defense of Maine’s new National Monument
Last summer's creation of the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument in northern Maine was a huge victory for conservation and wildlife in our state. Today, that designation is at risk. The Trump administration is conducting a review of national monument designations, including Katahdin …
Will you join us in Augusta on May 4?
Thursday, May 4 is a critical day for wildlife conservation in Maine. Can you join us in Augusta for this important day of action? There are two crucial parts of the day: In the morning, it's Conservation Lobby Day, where supporters of conservation in Maine will gather together to learn about and …
Action Alert: Push Back Against Mining Pollution in Maine
We need your help to defend against mining pollution and the threat it poses to clean water in Maine. Weak mining rules were defeated in 2014 and 2015 that would have allowed dangerous mines near some of Maine's most treasured places. Unfortunately, in January, the Board of Environmental Protection …
Action Alert: Take Action to Ban Polystyrene (Styrofoam) Food Containers
Maine's Environment and Natural Resources Committee is holding a public hearing on LD 103, An Act to Prohibit the Use of Certain Disposable Food Service Containers, on Monday, February 6 at 1:00 p.m. in room 216 of the Cross Office Building in Augusta. Please attend and show your support for …
Action Alert: Urge Sen. Susan Collins to Come Out Against Pruitt
This morning, Republicans in the U.S. Senate's Environment and Public Works Committee suspended the rules in order to bypass a boycott by Democrats on the confirmation of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt. The full Senate is expected to vote next week on whether Pruitt will become the next EPA …