Despite Senate President Raye's efforts to identify additional funding for the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (DIFW), the Governor's threat to veto the bill stopped it in its tracks. One of the biggest risks to the future sustainability of Maine's fish and wildlife is the lack of …
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Forest, Farm and Fish Bond Receives Committee Approval
The Forest, Farm and Fish Bond, LD 852, has been amended and received majority approval from the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee. That Committee approved the amended bill by a vote of 10-3. The amended bill provides $5 million in bond funding for the Land for Maine's Future program. …
State Planning Office Eliminated
The Legislature has eliminated the State Planning Office via the supplemental budget. Many of its responsibilities are being distributed amongst a variety of other agencies. We had hoped to keep the land use team and its partners united and independent. A balanced approach to land use requires the …
Video – Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of “Silent Spring”
Maine Audubon Executive Director, Ted Koffman, talks about the upcoming events commemorating the 50th anniversary of Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring". http://youtu.be/wjSIZvfrd1Q Our free Speaker Series this Thursday Apr 26 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Gilsland Farm will feature this topic. Join us …
Rare Bird Alert April 16 – 22, 2012
Area: State of Maine Compilers: Doug Hitchcox Top Species Mentioned: Eurasian Wigeon Tricolored Heron White-faced Ibis Mississippi Kite Sandhill Crane Pectoral Sandpiper Eastern Whip-poor-will Red-headed Woodpecker Louisiana Waterthrush Harris's Sparrow …
Maine Audubon Week at Portland Power Yoga
April 22 – 29 Maine Audubon members receive their first class free at Portland Power Yoga and a 10% discount on all other classes and class cards purchased, as well as a $20 discount on the Newcomer's Package. Portland Power Yoga will donate 5% of all class fees that week to Maine Audubon. …
Rare Bird Alert April 9 – 15
Area: State of Maine Compilers: Doug Hitchcox Top Species Mentioned: Greater White-fronted Goose Cackling Goose Eurasian Wigeon Redhead White-faced Ibis Laughing Gull Red-headed Woodpecker Lark Sparrow Harris's Sparrow Dickcissel Greater Portland On the 9th, an adult male DICKCISSEL was …
Corporate Partners Celebrate Earth Day by supporting Maine Audubon!
Angela Adams Designs From now until midnight on April 22 receive 20% off your purchase and 20% will be donated to Maine Audubon. Coupon code EARTH. Maine Audubon Week at Portland Power Yoga April 22 – 29 Maine Audubon members receive their first class free and a 10% discount on all other classes …
Not Just Free Parking
No parking on our trails but you can park your hybrid in one of a few reserved spots at Gilsland Farm and it cost's nothing for you! Speaking of hybrids -- did you know that our corporate partner Lee Auto Malls will donate $1 for every new "Like" on our Facebook pages during the month of April? …