LD 1744, as amended by a majority of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee, is tabled in the House and likely to be voted on this week. We continue to support this bill …
Loons
Maine Audubon Partners with Turtle Love Co. to Celebrate Loons
Maine Audubon has partnered with Turtle Love Co., a Portland-based jewelry company that specializes in fair-trade and vintage jewelry. They have created a one-of-a-kind loon necklace to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Maine Loon Count. Made of recycled sterling silver, all profits from the …
Out in the Field: Carol Gestwicki, Loon Counter for 30 Years
Location: Five Kezar Ponds, White Mountains Foothills Years participating in loon count: 30 Why did you choose to become a Maine Audubon loon counter? We have always loved our loon family! We have had loons on the lake since the horsepower restriction of motorboats was reduced (10 HP) – that was …
Out in the Field: Dale Gardner, Loon Counter
Location: Bennett Pond, Parkman Years participating in loon count: 10 How did you first hear about the loon count? I first learned about the count when I read an article in the Bangor Daily News I thought it sounded interesting – there are not a lot of people on Bennett Pond in the warmer months, …
Maine Audubon Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Maine Loon Count
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release July 9, 2013 Contact: Michelle Smith, Communications & Marketing Manager msmith@maineaudubon.org (207) 781-2330 x209 Mobile: (207) 838-0511 Maine Audubon Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Maine Loon Count Recently passed legislation to protect loons from lead …
Maine Loons Protection Bill Becomes Law
For Immediate Release June 28, 2013 Contact: Michelle Smith, Communications & Marketing Manager msmith@maineaudubon.org (207) 781-2330 x209 Mobile: (207) 838-0511 Maine Loons Protection Bill Becomes Law Legislation passes with strong bipartisan support Falmouth – Maine Audubon announced today …
An Act to Protect Maine’s Loons Enacted
LD 730 has been enacted by both the House and Senate. Next step is the Governor's signature. …
LD 730 Passes 125-19
The House voted to enacted LD 730 last night by a vote of 125-19!!! The next step is for the Senate to enact it as well. Unfortunately, there appears to have been a drafting error so the Senate will likely table it until an amendment can be crafted. …
LD 730 tabled in the House
After having been engrossed by both the House and Senate without debate, An Act to Protect Maine's Loons sits on the unfinished business calendar in the House. We expect it to be taken up at any time. …