You may heard about the batch of bad bills the Governor just proposed: bills that attack solar power, other renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and steal money from the Bureau of Parks and Lands. How You Can Help: Today, there is a public hearing on the worst of these bills (LD 1400 and LD …
Policy & Advocacy
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 …
Action Alert! Speak Up for Solar
Please help make solar power more accessible and put Maine on the path for steady growth of solar by asking your legislators to support LD 1263, An Act to Increase Jobs and Promote Investment in Maine's Economy through Increased Access to Solar Energy, (Sponsored by Rep. Sara Gideon). Take …
Action Alert! Maine’s Little Brown Bat Needs Your Help
You can help add species to the state's Endangered and Threatened Species List by encouraging your legislators to support LD 807, an Act to Amend Maine's Endangered and Threatened Species List (Sponsored by Senator Tom Saviello). You can also prevent the erosion of Maine's safeguards for species …
Action Alert! Ask the Governor to Release Land for Maine’s Future Bonds
You may have heard the news about the Land for Maine's Future program – Governor LePage has confirmed that he will not release the bond funds approved by the voters. Maine Audubon is deeply concerned that Governor LePage has refused to release voter-approved Land for Maine's Future (LMF) bonds, a …
Action Alert! Take this Simple Step to Protect Maine Lakes
Maine's lakes need your help. Please contact the Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee members today and urge them to support the following legislation that will protect our lakes: LD 40: An Act to Protect Maine's Great Ponds (Sponsor: Senator Tom Saviello) LD 568: An Act to Protect …
Action Alert! Protect Funding for Endangered Species in Maine
Maine Audubon Action Alert Please oppose eliminating the Chickadee Income Tax Checkoff, an important source of funding for endangered and non-game wildlife.Please contact the Taxation Committee and urge them to oppose eliminating the Chickadee Checkoff. Details Part K-48 of Governor …
Action Alert! Protect our Public Lands & Prevent Mining Pollution
Maine Audubon Action Alert Please join us at the State House on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. It is a very big day and we really need your help. The Environment and Natural Resources Committee will hold a public hearing on the Maine Department of Environmental Protection's bad mining rules. In …
Action Alert! Speak Out Against the Governor’s Proposal to Tax Nonprofits
Maine Audubon Action Alert Please speak out against the Governor's proposal to tax nonprofit organizations. The Appropriations and Financials Affairs Committee, together with the Taxation Committee, is holding a public hearing on the proposal require nonprofits to pay property tax. When: Thursday, …