The Maine Legislature is nearing the end of an active and productive session. Though today is the last day on its formal calendar, there is still a lot of work to do and the Maine Audubon team expects that the Legislature will meet at least through the end of the week. Until then, we want to keep …
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Action Alert: Tell Your Legislators to Support Land for Maine’s Future!
Big news this week from Maine's diverse, bipartisan Land Conservation Task Force: they've recommended $75 million bond issue for the Land for Maine's Future program and another $20 million for State Parks! Maine Audubon has been a strong supporter of the Land for Maine's Future (LMF) program …
Supporting LMF and Land Conservation in Maine
Since the inception of the Land for Maine's Future Program (LMF) in 1987, Maine Audubon has been a leading supporter of the program. LMF works. Not only is it a shot in the arm for Maine's economy (for every $1 of LMF money spent, $11 accrues to Maine's economy), it has also preserved Maine's …
Action Alert: Help Ensure Funding for LMF and Stream Crossings
Please Contact Your Legislators NOW and Urge Them to Support New Bond Funding for Land for Maine's Future (LD 1248) and Stream Crossings (LD 1069) The Appropriations Committee voted yesterday on bonds. The good news is that a majority of the committee voted in favor of both the Land for …
Action Alert! Free LMF Funds and Improve Stream Crossings
Next week, the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee is holding public hearings on two very important bond bills – LD 1248, a bill to fund the Land for Maine's Future program, and LD 1069, a bill to fund new and improved stream crossings. While the bills are before the Appropriations …
Action Alert! Defeat Weak Mining Rules and Free LMF Funds
We really need your help defeating weak mining rules and freeing up the Land for Maine's Future bonds held up by the Governor. Speak Up Against Weak Mining Rules Prevent the development of dangerous mines near some of Maine's most treasured places by urging the Environment and Natural Resources …