The Legislature has again rejected an opportunity to more adequately fund the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by killing LD 219. …
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LD 385, Wind Bill, Becomes Law
LD 385 has been signed by the Governor and is now law. It improves public participation in the wind permitting process, increases predictability, protects the globally rare Bicknell's thrush, and ensures that approved wind development moving forward is designed and operated in a manner that …
Merger Bill Enacted
LD 837, the bill to officially merge the Departments of Agriculture and Conservation, has been enacted by the House and Senate. …
Rare Bird Alert: June 26 – July 2, 2013
Name: Maine Audubon Rare Bird Alert Reporting Period: June 26 – July 2, 2013 Area: State of Maine Compilers: Doug Hitchcox Noteworthy Species Mentioned: Great White Heron+ Tricolored Heron White-faced Ibis+ Black-necked Stilt Hooded Warbler Clay-colored Sparrow Seaside Sparrow (+ Details …
Report & Update: Thursday Morning Birdwalks, Other News
Thursday, June 27 was Mike Windsor's last time to lead a bird walk for Maine Audubon in his official capacity. Mike has left Maine Audubon for a position at the Saco Library where he will cultivate another passion! We wish him the best. We will have no bird walk this week due to the July 4th …
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 …
Maine Audubon Director comments on Obama’s Climate Action Plan
PRESS STATEMENT For Immediate Release June 27, 2013 Contact: Michelle Smith, Communications & Marketing Manager msmith@maineaudubon.org (207) 781-2330 x209 Mobile: (207) 838-0511 Maine Audubon Applauds President Obama's Climate Action Plan Cuts in Carbon Pollution will protect Maine wildlife …
Rare Bird Alert June 19 – 25, 2013
Reporting Period: June 19 – 25, 2013 Area: State of Maine Compilers: Doug Hitchcox Noteworthy Species Mentioned: Red-billed Tropicbird+ Swallow-tailed Kite+ Tricolored Heron White-faced Ibis+ American Golden-Plover Black-necked Stilt American Three-toed Woodpecker Clay-colored …
Western Maine Wildlife Road Watch Training Video Available
In April our team held training sessions for Western Maine Road Watch volunteers via webinar. The training provides an overview of the Road Watch program, along with detailed information on how to identify, record, and submit signs of wildlife road crossing in western Maine. You can view the …