Please help lynx from being trapped in Maine! The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is receiving comments on the Maine Department of Inland Fish and Wildlife's (DIFW) request for an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) that would allow DIFW to continue its trapping program, putting the federally …
Policy & Advocacy
Support Changes to Maine’s List of Endangered and Threatened Species
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (DIFW) has proposed additions and changes to the state's Endangered and Threatened Species list. We need your help in supporting these additions and changes. Please attend a public hearing tonight or tomorrow night or submit written comments by …
Legislature Fails to Override Governor’s vetoes on LDs 1744 and 1772
Unfortunately, the Legislature has failed to override the Governor's vetoes of the mining bill, LD 1772, that rejects the bad mining rule, and LD 1744, the lakes bill. The good news on mining is that the old rule will stay in place until the Legislature approves a new rule. As for the lakes bill, …
Governor Signs the Water Bond, LD 1455!
The Governor has signed the water bond bill, LD 1455. Now, it goes on the November ballot for voters approval. Thank you to the many people who helped to make this happen. …
Governor Vetos LD 1772
The Governor has vetoed LD 1772, the bill rejecting the bad DEP mining rules. According to the Bangor Daily News, - LD 1772, A Resolve Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 200: Metallic Mineral Exploration, Advanced Exploration and Mining, would force the Department of Environmental Protection …
Water Bond Passes!
The House and Senate have approved the water bond by a landslide. Last night, in one if it's final actions of this legislative session, the Legislature enacted LD 1455 for $10 million by votes of 126-19 and 30-2. It now goes to the Governor. Please see the previous post for appreciation of those …
Solar Rebate Bill Dead
The Senate failed to override the Governor's veto by a vote of 22-13. The House had voted to override by a vote of 105-41. …
Outcome Based Forestry Bill Becomes Law
The Governor has approved the Outcome Based Forestry Bill. …
Mining Bill, LD 1772, Enacted
The Senate has enacted LD 1772 that rejects the bad mining rules. The bill now goes to the Governor. …