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, …
Clean Water
The Supreme Court and Maine’s Wildlife
Environmental Law is an incredibly important field. It defines how the nation views and treats the natural realm, and it demonstrates to the world our values with respect to the environment. Here in Maine, environmental laws protect livelihoods, as so many of our careers and lifestyles depend on …
It’s World Fish Migration Day! [PHOTOS]
Today is World Fish Migration Day, a "one day global-local event to create awareness on the importance of open rivers and migratory fish." Fish passage and riparian habitat connectivity are important, long-standing issues for Maine Audubon. Our Stream Smart program focuses on helping towns and …
Action Alert: Support clean water for Maine wildlife
The session is nearly over, which means that very soon the full legislature will vote on bond bills -- including two very important bonds that will support wastewater and road infrastructure improvements vital to keeping Maine lakes, rivers, streams, and coastal waters clean. Please contact your …
Calling All Anglers: Help Find Wild Brook Trout in Maine!
Fishing season is open and it's time to cast a line! But I must admit -- I'm not a very accomplished angler. So I need your help! When I head out with my rod, I am often so distracted by everything else going on around me – I listen to bird songs and try to identify who's calling; I watch the …
Join Us for Conservation Lobby Day on April 4!
Please join Maine Audubon and the Environmental Priorities Coalition at the Maine State House in Augusta on April 4 for Conservation Lobby Day 2018! Each year, we gather for this special day in Augusta, discussing pressing issues, learning some effective techniques for talking to our legislators …
Public hearing shares lots of opposition to offshore drilling
On Wednesday, March 7, I joined a great gathering at the Augusta Civic Center. In spite of an incoming Nor'easter, lots of people turned out to a public hearing about the Trump administration's proposal to open up the drilling in most U.S. continental-shelf waters -- including Maine. On the same …
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 …
Action Alert: Speak Out Against Offshore Drilling
As you likely know, the Trump Administration has announced a proposal to open nearly all U.S. coastal waters to oil and gas drilling, including along the coast of Maine. Our coast is essential to Maine's natural and cultural heritage, critical to our wildlife, our economy, and our daily lives. …