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 in 1974. What do […]
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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 poisoning Statewide – Since 1983, dedicated Maine Audubon volunteers have descended on their local lakes and ponds […]
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.