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 will expire. Maine’s Congressional delegation has consistently supported […]
Action Alert
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 against this bill by […]
Celebrate Endangered Species Day by Taking Action
Happy Endangered Species Day from your friends at Maine Audubon! Today is an opportunity to learn about the importance of endangered species and actions you can take to help protect them. In Maine, endangered and threatened species like the Canada Lynx, Atlantic Salmon, and New England Cottontail need your help more than ever. Right now […]
Action Alert: Sign on in Defense of Migratory Birds
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) is under attack. We need to share our outrage with our Congressional delegation and implore them to take action. The MBTA is a century-old law utilized by Republican and Democratic administrations to protect birds as they navigate the globe. The law has been consistently interpreted to hold individuals or […]
Action Alert: Support clean water for Maine wildlife
The session is nearly over, which means that very soon the full legislature will vote on bond bills — including two very important bonds that will support wastewater and road infrastructure improvements vital to keeping Maine lakes, rivers, streams, and coastal waters clean. Please contact your legislators and encourage them to support LD 178 and […]
Join Us for Conservation Lobby Day on April 4!
Please join Maine Audubon and the Environmental Priorities Coalition at the Maine State House in Augusta on April 4 for Conservation Lobby Day 2018! Each year, we gather for this special day in Augusta, discussing pressing issues, learning some effective techniques for talking to our legislators — and then hitting the halls to do some […]
Solar bill passes the House 106-38
Great news!�This morning, the Maine House of Representatives passed LD 1444 (the �solar bill�) by a margin of 106-38.�That’s right: this important bill earned the votes it needs to overcome Governor LePage’s anticipated veto. This is cause for celebration — but our efforts aren’t over. If your Representative supported this bill, please take a moment […]
Action Alert: Time to move Maine’s solar policy forward
Please contact your legislator today and encourage them to support LD 1444, a bill that would move solar policy forward in Maine. Earlier today, the Senate voted overwhelmingly in support of LD 1444. Now it’s on to the House! Please contact your House member today. (Consider also contacting your Senator and, if they were supportive, […]
Action Alert: Support Native Fish
Please contact your legislators today and ask that they support native fish, habitat connectivity, and sound science by supporting LD 922. LD 922 would the allow the passage of anadromous (sea-run) fish such as Alewives, Blueback Herring, and Sea Lamprey into Sheepscot Pond in Palermo, an historic stronghold for these critical species. What You Can […]