We were thrilled to see that Maine voters passed Question 3 in this week’s election by a very comfortable margin (72 percent!). This newly-approved transportation bond includes $5 million for municipal culvert upgrades — which is excellent news for Maine’s wildlife. Water resources are vital to our wildlife. Eighty-five percent of species either live in […]
Policy & Advocacy
2017 Legislative Summary
The November 2016 elections brought new faces to the Maine Legislature and to the committees that analyze environmental issues, all within a political climate in which vetoes from the Governor have come to be expected. The session was extended beyond its June adjournment date because of stalled state budget negotiations, and the late days of […]
Maine Audubon receives $97,000 grant to improve habitat in Kennebec River watershed
This month, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced $1.2 million in funding to �protect and restore fish and wildlife habitat in New England.� This includes a grant of $96,368 to Maine Audubon to improve mature forest habitat for forest-dwelling birds. Our work through this grant will benefit species like the Black-throated Blue Warbler, […]
My DC “Fly in” to protect ANWR for wildlife
Although Maine Audubon’s lens is usually (and rightly) focused on wildlife and habitat issues within the state of Maine, there are times when issues “from away” warrant our time and attention. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) is one of those. Maine is an unparalleled fall destination for visitors from near and far — and […]
Meet Eliza Donoghue, Maine Audubon’s new staff advocate
One of Maine Audubon’s key roles in the state is to advocate for policies that are good for Maine’s wildlife and habitat. Our staff advocate leads that critical and sensitive work, operating in Augusta and around the state in support of the organization’s priorities. We are excited to announce that, beginning this fall, Eliza Donoghue, […]
Action Alert: Time to override the governor’s solar veto
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 important step towards […]
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 the Trump administration’s review of national monument […]
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 support the Majority “Ought […]
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 our support now more than ever. That’s why Maine Audubon is […]