The First Session of the 131st Maine Legislature is still in full swing, with hundreds of bills still left to be decided. We'll keep you updated on all the wildlife-related bills, but we wanted to let you know about some good news about a pair of bills we've been working hard on. SUCCESS! …
Maine Endangered Species Act
Changes may be coming to Maine’s Endangered Species Act
The Maine Endangered Species Act, or MESA, has been instrumental in protecting imperiled species in Maine since 1975. The Act is implemented by the state Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (DIFW), and currently provides special protection to 26 endangered and 25 threatened birds, mammals, …
Maine Audubon Testifies in Support of Strengthening the Maine Endangered Species Act
Maine Audubon staff were hard at work in the state legislature today working to protect Maine wildlife. In addition to testifying on a bill that would clarify Maine's state bird, a bill that would increase funding for invasive aquatic species prevention and protection, and a bill that seeks to …
Support a Strong Maine Endangered Species Act
In 1973, President Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act (ESA), establishing landmark legislation to protect the most vulnerable wildlife populations across the country. Two years later, the state of Maine passed its own Endangered Species Act to provide complementary protection and ensure the …