Thanks in large part to incentives put in place by Governor Mills in 2019, clean, renewable solar energy is cropping up all across Maine. From fewer than 100 MW of solar energy on the ground in Maine in 2019, there are more than 525 MW installed today. Maine is on track to meet its clean energy …
Policy & Advocacy
The Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act: Frequently Asked Questions
In early August 2022, Maine Senators Angus King and Susan Collins jointly introduced a bill to allow for the growth of one of Maine's most important conservation areas: Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Maine Audubon is a proud supporter of the monument, which protects habitat for Canada …
Four Lessons I Learned from Working with Piping Plovers this Summer
Hello! I’m Emma Sloan, a biologist with Maine Audubon’s Plover Crew. We have spent this summer protecting the endangered Piping Plover along 22 beaches in southern Maine. As a new graduate and new resident of Maine, I have learned so much through this work. So, before the season ends, I wanted to …
Maine’s Senators Introduce Bill to Improve Access at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
August 10, 2022 (Falmouth, ME) - Maine Audubon is pleased to learn of the introduction of Senate Bill 4784, The Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act, by Senator Angus King and co-sponsored by Senator Susan Collins. “Improving access to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument …
Maine Audubon Joins Conservation, Labor, and Business Groups to Support Offshore Wind
On May 18, 2022, Maine Audubon joined partners from the conservation, labor, and business communities for a press conference in Portland in support of offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine. The group gathered to urge state and federal governments to work quickly and responsibly in furthering …
Recapping an Exciting and Important Legislative Session
The 130th Maine Legislature has nearly completed the work of their second session, with many conservation wins to show for it. From expanding biodiversity protection on public lands, to limiting sprawl across the state, to reducing conflict between boats and wildlife, meaningful environmental policy …
Advocate for Wildlife in Maine’s Offshore Wind Roadmap
Maine’s Offshore Wind Roadmap is part of a state initiative to guide the development of offshore wind, led by an expert advisory committee and working groups, including Maine Audubon staff. The Roadmap focuses on a variety of topics related to the development of offshore wind, including energy …
New Law Will Expand Maine’s Ecological Reserve System
March 31, 2022 (Augusta, ME) – A bill that will expand Maine’s network of ecological reserves to protect more habitat for the state’s rich array of plants, animals, and other species was signed into law by Governor Janet Mills on Tuesday March 29, 2022. State-owned ecological reserves cover less …
Help Us Protect Birds! Volunteers Needed to Monitor Bird/Building Collisions
It's estimated that one million birds die per day around the country after colliding with glass windows. We need your help understanding this problem so we can craft and implement solutions. We are looking for volunteers this spring migration to join us on the early-morning streets of Portland to …