Governor Mills proclaims Monday, April 22 as Earth Day in Maine

Governor Janet Mills today issued the following statement in recognition of Earth Day:

?In an era shaped by environmental challenges that, can at times, seem insurmountable ? storms more frequent and more powerful than in the past, rising temperatures that threaten livelihoods in farming, fishing, and forestry, and rising sea levels that endanger our coastal communities ? today, let us remember that each of us plays a meaningful role in securing a cleaner, healthier future for our planet and our people.

?Reflecting on lessons learned from the first twenty years of Earth Day in 1990, environmental leader and U.S. Senator George Mitchell declared that ?We have learned?that government action alone is not sufficient to protect the environment. Each individual must do his or her part to prevent pollution and these individual actions can have a major impact.? On Earth Day 2024, may each of us recommit to doing our part to reduce pollution, preserve our planet, and protect our natural resources.?

Governor Mills proclaimed April 22, 2024 as Earth Day in Maine.