Dear John,

We are in the final stretch of Maine’s 2023 legislative session – and there is still so much work to do.

Your voice, and others who care about protecting Maine’s environment and our climate future, is so important right now. We need to show lawmakers just how many Mainers care about acting on climate, advancing environmental justice, and protecting our environment and communities.

Will you join us next Thursday, May 18th for Conservation Lobby Day at the State House in Augusta to make your voice heard? Click here to register.

This is your chance to learn more about some of the biggest bills of the session including offshore wind and Tribal Sovereignty, talk to your legislators, and meet people from across Maine who share your commitment to advancing climate action, furthering environmental justice, and protecting our environment and communities.

This will also be the day of the committee hearing for one of our top priority bills to equitably advance offshore wind in Maine – let’s pack the halls with people who support fighting climate change and transitioning to clean, renewable energy!

Here’s our plan for the day:

8:00 AM: Welcome! Meet in the Cross Cafe in the Burton M. Cross Building¹ across from the State House for coffee, tea, and breakfast snacks.

8:15 AM: Introduction to Conservation Lobby Day

8:30 AM: Learn more about priority bills directly from their sponsors, including Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross and Senator Mark Lawrence.

9:00 AM: Tips and tricks for Lobbying from MCV’s Beth Ahearn & Senator Stacy Brenner.

9:30 AM: Break into groups.

9:45 AM: Gather for a group photo outside of the Cross Cafe.

10:00 AM: Walk over to the State House and start lobbying!

12:00 PM: Walk back to the Cross Cafe to drop off lobby forms, share interesting stories, and congratulate each other on an impactful day.

12:30 PM: Meet outside of Burton Cross Office Building Room 211 (same building as the Cross Cafe) if you’re planning to attend the public hearing on LD 1895, the bill to equitably advance the offshore wind industry. If you plan to testify at the hearing, and need help crafting your testimony, please respond to this email. We’ll make sure you have what you need.

1:00 PM: Offshore Wind bill hearing at the Energy, Utility, and Technology Committee of the Maine Legislature.

Register today to ensure you get updates and materials for one of our favorite events of the year – and help us get our priority legislation over the finish line!

I hope you’ll sign up today for Conservation Lobby Day 2023!

See you at the State House!

Beth Ahearn | she/her

Director of Government Affairs

Maine Conservation Voters

[email protected]

P.S. If you need a ride to the State House, please indicate that on the sign up form. We will try to coordinate rides for folks that need one.

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