Dear John,

The public water supply delivered to the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik contains high levels of carcinogens and is brown at certain times of year. Over the years, the state and a neighboring town have impeded tribal attempts to access water located on tribally-owned lands to bring clean water to a new elementary school and the larger community. LD 906 would remove those barriers, provide financial assistance to the local water district, and help the Passamaquoddy Tribe access clean drinking water at Sipayik.

Please join Passamaquoddy Tribal leaders and citizens, the Wabanaki Alliance, and supporters on Monday, April 11 at 10 AM outside the State House in Augusta for a Rally and March for Clean Drinking Water for the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik!

WHERE: Park at the State Office Building Parking Garage for free. We will gather across the street to the outdoor area between the Burton M. Cross Office Building and the Maine State House.

WHEN: Monday, April 11 from 10 AM-12 PM.

WHO: All are encouraged to attend! Masks are no longer required in the State House, but we ask that participants please still wear a mask when indoors and make the best decision for your health and those around you when outside.

WHAT: A rally and march to show widespread support for clean drinking water for the Passamaquoddy Tribe of Sipayik. Please consider staying after the rally to lobby your State Senator and State Representative! We’ll give you the instructions and materials you need. We encourage you to make a sign to hold at the rally and please remember to register here if you plan to attend.

Whether or not you are able to join us, you can still take action to support the Wabanaki tribes right now.

Click here to send a message urging your legislators to support the three Wabanaki priority bills for clean water, economic development, and equity for the Wabanaki Tribes. 

I hope to see you on Monday!

Ches

Francesca "Ches" Gundrum | she/her

Communications Manager

Maine Conservation Voters

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