The Great American Outdoors Act is on path to becoming law! This bipartisan piece of legislation has passed the Senate and is expected to pass the House in late July. If and when it becomes law, this Act will benefit Mainers by providing permanent funding for thousands of acres of public outdoor spaces, and helping […]
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Congress Has Let the Land & Water Conservation Fund Expire
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) has expired. Congress failed to reauthorize the program over the weekend, meaning the 52-year-old fund is no longer collecting money to conserve parks, forests, watersheds, recreation areas, and open spaces as of this week. At the time of my writing, this critical conservation tool has lost out on […]
Take Action: Important Land Conservation Tool to Expire in September
One of the nation’s most important land conservation funding tools will expire on September 30th — unless we take action. For more than 50 years, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) has protected wildlife and habitat in every state. Without action from Congress, this bipartisan program will expire. Maine’s Congressional delegation has consistently supported […]
Advocating for the Land and Water Conservation Fund in DC
Earlier this week, I had a great opportunity to collaborate with AMC, National Audubon Society, and other members of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Coalition to ask for congressional support for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). LWCF is an important 52-year old funding mechanism that provides important support for community, state, and […]