Welcome to Environment Maine

Environment Maine is a statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization. Our professional staff combines independent research, practical ideas and tough-minded advocacy to overcome the opposition of powerful special interests and win real results for Maine's environment. Environment Maine draws on 30 years of success in tackling our state's top environmental problems.

Building a greener future.

		Preserving our natural heritage Maine’s special places and recreational landmarks, such as Mount Kineo and Cutler’s Bold Coast, stand a better chance of protection, thanks to the Environment Maine-backed “Land for Maine’s Future” initiative that voters approved in 2007 and will direct $17 million towards much-needed conservation efforts.

		Making the case for clean energy In 2006, Environment Maine worked to convince state officials to increase clean energy production from sources like wind and solar 10 percent by 2017. This will reduce global warming pollution in Maine, as well as the pollution that triggers asthma and other respiratory ailments.

		Protecting our coastal waters Our coastal waters are cleaner thanks in part to our hard work to convince voters to pass a critical clean water ballot initiative in 2007. This proposal will direct more than $18 million for improving water quality and wastewater infrastructure in Maine, protecting our local ponds, lakes, rivers and streams.

Building a greener future.

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