Environmental Law is an incredibly important field. It defines how the nation views and treats the natural realm, and it demonstrates to the world our values with respect to the environment. Here in Maine, environmental laws protect livelihoods, as so many of our careers and lifestyles depend on …
Policy & Advocacy
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 …
Maine’s North Woods Are Under Threat
Maine's Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC), the land use authority for Maine's 10.5 million acres of unorganized territories, is considering a proposal that would open hundreds of thousands of acres to residential subdivisions and commercial development. Since this major planning effort got …
Road to Redemption: Maine’s Bottle Bill Turns 40!
On June 1, 1978, Maine's innovative "Bottle Bill" went into effect. Forty years later, it's hard for many Mainers to picture doing anything with their bottles and cans other than redeeming them for their deposit. But it's worth remembering that the path to this bill was long, winding...and lined …
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 …
Legislative Recap: Wins — and Disappointments — for Maine’s Wildlife
The legislative session has seemingly come to a close. On May 2 -- with important bills essential to supporting Maine's wildlife still unresolved -- the 128th Legislature adjourned. Maine Audubon is deeply disappointed by this turn of events, but we're also grateful for those legislators who …
Statement on CMP’s Proposed NECEC Transmission Line Project
Maine Audubon is very concerned by Central Maine Power's (CMP) New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project due to the impact the project as proposed would have on Maine wildlife and habitat -- as well as a marked lack of evidence that the project actually offers climate benefits. We strongly …
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 …