This morning, Republicans in the U.S. Senate's Environment and Public Works Committee suspended the rules in order to bypass a boycott by Democrats on the confirmation of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt. The full Senate is expected to vote next week on whether Pruitt will become the next EPA …
Policy & Advocacy
Action Alert: Take Action to Ban Polystyrene (Styrofoam) Food Containers
Maine's Environment and Natural Resources Committee is holding a public hearing on LD 103, An Act to Prohibit the Use of Certain Disposable Food Service Containers, on Monday, February 6 at 1:00 p.m. in room 216 of the Cross Office Building in Augusta. Please attend and show your support for …
Action Alert: Voice Your Opposition to Pruitt’s Confirmation as EPA Administrator
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is at the heart of our nation's protection of clean air and water. Its work is absolutely critical to the health of America's wildlife and habitat. President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Scott Pruitt to head the EPA poses a clear and present threat to …
Action Alert: Protect Maine from Invasive Plants
For the first time ever, Maine's Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is proposing a list of invasive plant species. If approved, it will be illegal to import, export, buy, sell, or propagate any living and viable portion of a listed plant species. The creation of the list of …
Action Alert: Take Action to Protect Maine’s North Woods from Scattered Development
Important decisions will be made soon that will shape the path of development in areas of northern, western, and downeast Maine – including Maine's North Woods. Let Maine's Land Use Planning Commission know you don't want them to weaken zoning laws by taking a few minutes to complete their …
Action Alert: Rally Against Proposed Anti-solar Net Metering Rules
The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has proposed the most extreme anti-solar net metering rules in the country. We need your help to fight these changes! Please join us at a rally and public hearing at the PUC on Monday, October 17. What: Solar Rally and Public Hearing When: Monday, …
Action Alert: Final Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Listening Session in Orono Thursday
This month, the National Park Service (NPS) has hosted a series of public discussions on the future of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. The first three sessions held in Stacyville, Medway, and Millinocket drew approximately 340 participants. You still have a chance to …
Action Alert: Attend a Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Listening Session
Now is your chance to share your hopes, ideas, and concerns for the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. This September, the National Park Service (NPS) will host a series of public discussions on the future of the new monument. This is the start of a three year process to complete …
Action Alert: They’re Back! Help Us Defeat Weak Mining Rules!
Even though Maine's Legislature has twice overwhelmingly defeated bad mining rules that would have allowed dangerous mines near some of our state's most treasured places, the mining rules are back. Let the Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) know you oppose the proposed weak mining rules …