The MCV Team · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 9:15 PM

Tomorrow is Election Day!

See you at the polls!   Dear John,  We’re sending this friendly reminder that tomorrow is the Presidential Primary and Special Referendum Election here in Maine.  If you're registered with a political party, you will have the opportunity to vote for a presidential…

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  Maureen, MCV · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 10:51 PM

Re: YOUR SUPPORT NEEDED: Land for Maine’s Future campaign

 Dear John, As we enjoyed a glimpse of spring this week, I found myself thinking about all of the places I want to explore with my daughter in Maine this summer. Many of these special places exist because of the Land for Maine’s Future (LMF) program. As you probably know, LMF…

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  Kathleen, MCV · [email protected]

February 25, 2020 at 11:00 PM

URGENT: Show your support for the Transportation and Climate Initiative by this Friday

     John, When it comes to getting around Maine, you can’t always get there from here.  We rely on driving, which can be difficult, expensive, and time-consuming—and which contributes to more than half of Maine’s climate-changing pollution. When we can…

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

February 25, 2020 at 2:41 PM

Take action: Protect the bees in Maine

     John, Bee populations are collapsing at an alarming rate, and it's getting worse.  While climate change, pollution, disease and habitat loss are all major factors contributing to bee population decline, multiple studies have confirmed that toxic be…

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

February 22, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Join us on Wednesday to reform recycling

Or submit testimony online today. Here are the instructions:      Dear John, While the weather remains pretty cold outside, the legislative calendar is heating up in Augusta. This Wednesday, February 26, the Environment and Natural Resources Committee wi…

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  Beth, MCV · [email protected]

February 21, 2020 at 1:15 PM

YOUR SUPPORT NEEDED: Land for Maine’s Future campaign

     John, Maine's amazing state parks, thousands of acres of protected land, and working waterfronts are a treasure to all of us who live in and visit our beautiful state. However, inaction by lawmakers and years of neglect by the previous administrati…

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  Greta Warren, MCV · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 1:05 AM

Are you a Mainer who loves the outdoors?

     John, It's been pretty incredible:  Because of conservation voters like you, lawmakers in Augusta are starting to take notice of our push to demand passage of the Land for Maine's Future bond. Your phone calls, emails and petition signatures are ha…

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  Beth Ahearn · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 12:30 AM

Tell Maine lawmakers: Fund the Land for Maine's Future program now

     Dear John, This is our chance to protect the Maine we all love — and we need your help again. First, the bad news: Last year, the legislature failed to pass a land bond bill to fund the wildly popular Land for Maine's Future program, which has help…

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  Greta Warren, MCV · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 1:02 AM

Maine's Climate Council Digs into Challenging Work

     Dear John, Today, the second meeting of the governor's Climate Council took place at the Augusta Civic Center. The ballroom was full of people -- Climate Council members, the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee, members of the Climate Council Wor…

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

January 18, 2020 at 1:03 PM

Speak out on PFAS in Maine

     Dear John,                                         Toxic chemicals are threatening Maine's food, farmland, and drinking water and we need to hear from you.                      Will you join us at the State House in Augusta on Friday, January 24, t…

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  Beth Ahearn, Maine Conservation Voters · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 5:53 PM

Our 2020 environmental priorities

     John, With the 2020 legislative session now in full swing, it's time to get down to work, build off our great successes of the previous year, and ensure even more victories to protect the Maine we all love.  Today, we kicked off the legislative yea…

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

January 10, 2020 at 12:01 AM

2020 legislative session + Maine's environment = Big wins!

     Dear John, As kids across Maine head back to school after the holidays, here at MCV, we're excited to head back to the State House for the start of the 2020 legislative session! We spent time yesterday morning mingling through the halls of the Stat…

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  Greta Warren, MCV · [email protected]

January 9, 2020 at 7:07 PM

Join our team! We're hiring an Outreach Coordinator

     John,  Are you passionate about tackling the climate crisis? Do you have experience organizing people and events for a common cause? If so, we want to hear from you. We're looking for an Outreach Coordinator to join our team and organize for climat…

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  Greta Warren, MCV · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 12:30 AM

Help us end 2019 strong for Maine's environment

     Hi John, We know you're busy enjoying the holidays, so we'll make this quick: We're about to close the books on our final fundraising drive for 2019, and we're still a little bit short of our grassroots goal.  Your gift today will ensure we have th…

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  Rani Sheaffer, MCV · [email protected]

December 28, 2019 at 12:15 PM

Down to the wire -- can we count on you?

     John, Tackling the climate crisis head on. Protecting our air, water, and wildlife. Pushing for a clean energy economy. Holding our elected officials in Augusta accountable. Helping to elect conservation champions. That's what your donation today w…

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  Rani Sheaffer, MCV · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 5:13 PM

Thank you for a great 2019!

      Dear John, 2020 is just around the corner, but let’s enjoy a beautiful Maine holiday season first  – and celebrate all you did to make 2019 an incredible year! First, conservation voters ushered in a new era for Maine’s environment with the inaugu…

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  Greta Warren, MCV · [email protected]

December 21, 2019 at 12:45 PM

Happy Solstice!

      Dear John, As the days begin to get longer and winter sets in, we hope you’re enjoying warmth and light with people you love. Year-end is a perfect moment to take a breath, reflect and revel in the spirit of the holidays.  Cheers to you and yours…

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  Maureen Drouin, MCV · [email protected]

December 19, 2019 at 12:00 PM

Setting a high bar on climate, the 2020 session, and more

      John, With the holiday season in full swing, we're looking forward to the New Year and the incredible opportunities coming up to fight for Maine’s environment and climate future. I wanted to take a couple of minutes to share some of our recent acc…

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  Rani Sheaffer, MCV · [email protected]

December 8, 2019 at 11:00 PM

Re: We can only build this future with you

    Hi John — I wanted to make sure you saw this note from Maureen. This has been a monumental year full of conservation and climate victories, and we're so grateful to you for your support and participation in helping make these exciting wins happen.  This year is just the beginn…

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  Maureen Drouin, MCV · [email protected]

December 5, 2019 at 12:18 PM

We can only build this future with you

  Dear John, This will be a year to remember. Twelve months ago, conservation voters like you helped change Maine’s political landscape, electing new environmental champions and creating a window of opportunity to begin addressing the impacts of climate change on…

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  The team at Maine Conservation Voters · [email protected]

November 27, 2019 at 12:31 PM

We can't thank you enough

      John, As the holiday season begins, we just want to take a moment to give thanks to you and reflect on the amazing year that we've had so far. This year, we're so thankful for the incredible policy victories for our environment, health and our cli…

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  Greta Warren, MCV · [email protected]

November 25, 2019 at 12:30 AM

Do you have a #LoveMaine story?

      John, What a great response so far to our #LoveMaine campaign, where we're highlighting our members' stories about the Maine we all love! As the holiday season approaches, we'd love for you to share a favorite memory of Maine. Do you and your fami…

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  Jennifer Burns Gray, MCV Board President · [email protected]

November 15, 2019 at 12:30 AM

LCV Action Fund announces endorsement in U.S. Senate race

      Dear John, I’m writing to share with you the news that the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund today announced their endorsement of Speaker Sara Gideon for the U.S. Senate. In her role as Maine's Speaker of the House, we’ve seen firsthand S…

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  Greta Warren, MCV · [email protected]

November 9, 2019 at 12:30 PM

Share your #LoveMaine stories!

    John, In these times when so much threatens to divide us, what unites us as Mainers is the joy we find in the natural beauty of our state – the coast, the North Woods, the Western Mountains, our beautiful rivers, lakes, state parks, and our own backyard. Our love of Maine cut…

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  Maureen Drouin, MCV · [email protected]

November 4, 2019 at 12:00 AM

Speaking in Maine: Evening for the Environment

      Dear John, I’m sending a big ‘thank you’ to the 500+ of you who attended the 17th annual Evening for the Environment and made this event a huge success and a lot of fun! You represented nearly 100 organizations and businesses working across the st…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

November 2, 2019 at 11:30 AM

Action Alert: Support Clean Transportation!

      Dear John, It’s no secret that Maine’s transportation system has challenges. We rely on driving, often long distances, which contributes to more than half of Maine’s climate-changing pollution. When we can’t drive—if we’re too young or too old, when…

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  Greta Warren, MCV · [email protected]

October 22, 2019 at 4:24 PM

Tonight's Evening for the Environment

      Dear John, Wow! What an incredible show of interest! Tonight’s Evening for the Environment at UNE’s Innovation Hall in Portland is going to be an amazing event. With a guest list of over 500 people, there will be lots of old and new acquaintances …

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  Greta Warren, MCV · [email protected]

October 15, 2019 at 11:30 AM

Only one week away!

    Hi John, A week from today! Our 17th annual Evening for the Environment is just one week away and we’re astounded by the interest and support pouring in. This is shaping up to be an incredible event. We are delighted to welcome Gov. Janet Mills and to feature…

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  Hannah Quimby · [email protected]

October 5, 2019 at 11:30 AM

Join me at the Evening for the Environment

        John, Hi, this is Hannah from the Quimby Family Foundation. You are hearing from me now, because fall is in the air and the Evening for the Environment is right around the corner. I’m absolutely delighted to partner with Maine Conservation Allia…

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  Rani Sheaffer, MCV · [email protected]

September 29, 2019 at 11:31 AM

MCV September Update

      Dear John,   What a September! The past month has been an exciting one for us — from joining Maine's new Climate Council working groups to supporting the Climate Strikes across the state — our staff, and conservation voters like you, have been busy!…

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  Beth, Maine Conservation Voters · [email protected]

September 25, 2019 at 2:45 PM

JUST RELEASED: The 2019 MCV Environmental Scorecard

      John, The past week has been simply incredible: Young people across the globe are taking to the streets demanding aggressive action to combat climate change. They're calling on our leaders to take bold steps to slow the climate crisis and end the ag…

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  Greta Warren · [email protected]

September 23, 2019 at 8:30 PM

A note from Greta - Maine’s Youth Climate Strike

      Hi, John. It’s me, Greta. No, not that Greta.  I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself, and tell you just how impactful I found last Friday’s Youth Climate Strike. I’m the new Membership & Digital Manager here at Maine Conversation Voters,…

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  Stephanie Miles · [email protected]

September 16, 2019 at 3:28 PM

Join us this Friday for a Climate Strike near you

    Dear John,  Here at MCV, we're going on strike for the climate — and we hope you will join us. This Friday, millions of people will be walking out of their homes and workplaces to join young people all across the planet to demand that our leaders addr…

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  Beth Ahearn, Maine Conservation Voters · [email protected]

September 10, 2019 at 7:25 PM

Let's hold them accountable (LMF update)

    Dear John,  We're simply disappointed. Just before the Labor Day weekend, the Legislature convened for a one-day session to consider a number of bond proposals, including critical funding for the Land for Maine's Future (LMF) program. Despite LMF's w…

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  Beth Ahearn, Maine Conservation Voters · [email protected]

August 22, 2019 at 2:35 PM

Legislature will consider Land for Maine's Future bond on Monday!

    Dear John,  Your activism is working! Thanks to thousands of MCV members and our environmental allies in Maine, Gov. Mills called the Legislature back into session for ONE DAY next week, Monday, August 26, to consider unfinished bond proposals. This c…

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  Rani Sheaffer, MCV · [email protected]

August 20, 2019 at 5:38 PM

YOU'RE INVITED: 2019 Evening for the Environment

  Dear John,  We are delighted to announce the 2019 Evening for the Environment! This year’s celebration will be held on Tuesday, October 22, at Innovation Hall on the University of New England campus in Portland. We’re excited to team up with the Quimby Family …

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  Beth, Maine Conservation Voters · [email protected]

August 9, 2019 at 4:05 PM

URGENT action alert: Save Land for Maine's Future

    Dear John,    Thanks to the activism of thousands of MCV members and our environmental allies across Maine, the Legislature is feeling the pressure to reconvene THIS MONTH to consider bond proposals, including funding for the Land for Maine's Future p…

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  Beth Ahearn, Maine Conservation Voters · [email protected]

July 22, 2019 at 4:48 PM

Time's running out for LMF (and we need your help)

    Dear John,  Thanks to conservation voters like you, we won huge victories for Maine's environment this year — but our lawmakers left Augusta without funding one of our most important priorities: the Land for Maine's Future program. Right now, the LMF …

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  Rani Sheaffer, MCV · [email protected]

July 14, 2019 at 10:00 PM

Want to join our team?

    Dear John,  We've got some exciting news: We're looking for two passionate environmentalists to join our growing team here at Maine Conservation Voters! We'd love your help to find new team members who share our vision for tackling climate change, sa…

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  Maureen Drouin, Maine Conservation Voters · [email protected]

July 10, 2019 at 8:19 PM

We want to hear from you!

    Dear John,  After a successful legislative session with so many victories for climate action, our clean energy economy and Maine's environment, we now want to hear from you — our members who helped make it all possible! We want to know why protecting …

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