Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 9:23 PM

Join us for our Friday Lunch & Learn: Investing in Land, Water, and Parks

        Dear John,   There has never been a better time to invest in Maine State Parks and the Land for Maine's Future (LMF) program.   Join us this Friday, May 7 from 12-1 PM for our Lunch & Learn about one of the Environmental Prioriti…

See More from Will Sedlack, MCV

  Jennifer Melville, MCV Board, Vice President · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM

We have a small window of opportunity to act on the climate crisis!

Dear John,   We have a small window of opportunity to act on the climate crisis—and Maine Conservation Voters (MCV) needs your help.   Here in Maine, you can see the devastating impact on our plants and animals—everything from Maine’s iconic moos…

See More from Jennifer Melville, MCV Board, Vice President

  Abbie Bradford, MCV · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 2:22 PM

An Update on Tribal Sovereignty: Public Hearing Postponed

    Dear John,   Yesterday afternoon we received an update from Penobscot Nation Tribal Ambassador and Wabanaki Alliance President Maulian Dana on the status of the public hearing for today on LD 1626 — legislation that would recognize the Waba…

See More from Abbie Bradford, MCV

  Team MCV · [email protected]

May 3, 2021 at 11:54 AM

Act Today: Tell your lawmakers to support Wabanaki Sovereignty

     Dear John, It's time. Tomorrow at 9 AM, there will be a public hearing for legislation — LD 1626 — that would recognize the Wabanaki Tribe's inherent sovereignty. Today is the day to contact your lawmakers to support this essential bill.  Click her…

See More from Team MCV

  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

May 2, 2021 at 10:27 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: May Lunch & Learns!

    Dear John,   In last month’s amazing Lunch & Learn with IF&W Commissioner Judy Camuso, she shared that even on the worst days of the pandemic she felt better by getting outside and seeing the same birds returning from the previous ye…

See More from Will Sedlack, MCV

  Maureen Drouin, MCV Executive Director · [email protected]

April 30, 2021 at 2:54 PM

100 Days of President Biden and Climate Action

    Dear John,   Today marks 100 days since President Biden took office — and what a 100 days it's been so far, especially when it comes to climate action and the environment.   During the campaign, President Biden promised to tackle the climate…

See More from Maureen Drouin, MCV Executive Director

  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 7:57 PM

Action in Augusta yesterday!

Virtual Rally for Tribal Sovereignty, legislation to #SavetheBees, keeping the plastic bag ban intact, and more!     Dear John,   Yesterday was a big day inside and outside of the Augusta Civic Center! Insi…

See More from Kathleen Meil, MCV

  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 12:35 PM

TOMORROW: Advancing the Climate Action & Equity Act in the Maine Legislature

     Dear John, We must empower our state agencies to forward climate action and climate justice. Join us this Friday, April 30th, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch & Learn about one of the Environmental Priorities Coalition’s priority bills: Advanc…

See More from Will Sedlack, MCV

  Ches Gundrum, MCV · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 1:12 PM

Join us TOMORROW: Virtual Rally for Tribal Sovereignty!

     Dear John, I wanted to make sure you saw Abbie's email about tomorrow's virtual rally for Tribal Sovereignty! Thanks to the more than 1,000 of you who have already RSVP'd. If you haven't signed up yet, please consider joining us online tomorrow to …

See More from Ches Gundrum, MCV

  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

April 26, 2021 at 12:22 PM

You’re Invited: Advancing the Climate Action & Equity Act in the Maine Legislature

     Dear John, I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, April 30th, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch & Learn: Advancing the Climate Action & Equity Act in the Maine Legislature. Click here to register! Decisions by Maine’s Public Utilities…

See More from Kathleen Meil, MCV

  Abbie Bradford, MCV · [email protected]

April 24, 2021 at 1:43 PM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28: Virtual Rally for Tribal Sovereignty!

     Dear John, The Maine legislature is coming back into session next Wednesday, April 28! While they gather at the Augusta Civic Center to cast votes, a coalition of the Wabanaki tribes, youth voices, faith groups, sportsmen and women, conservationist…

See More from Abbie Bradford, MCV

  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 6:23 PM

An Update from Augusta

    Dear John,   While there remains a mountain of work ahead to untangle systemic racism and abusive policing practices in our nation, this week we feel a rare moment of relief that George Floyd's killer was held accountable.   MCV exists to pr…

See More from Beth Ahearn, MCV

  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

April 21, 2021 at 9:59 PM

This Friday: Spring Birds in Maine with Commissioner Camuso!

     Dear John, Did 2020 turn you into a birdwatcher? Us too. Join us this Friday, April 23 from 12-1 PM for our Lunch & Learn: Spring Birds in Maine with Judy Camuso, Commissioner of Maine's Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Click here…

See More from Will Sedlack, MCV

  Jennifer Melville, MCV Board, Vice President · [email protected]

April 20, 2021 at 1:10 PM

Triple match deadline extended!

     Dear John, I've proudly supported Maine Conservation Voters for twenty years because they protect Maine’s treasured air and water, the diverse ecosystems that provide life for so many plants and animals, and healthy conditions for us all to …

See More from Jennifer Melville, MCV Board, Vice President

  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

April 18, 2021 at 10:08 PM

You’re Invited: Spring Birds in Maine

     Dear John, I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, April 23rd, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch & Learn: Spring Birds in Maine. Click here to register! This week marks a very special anniversary for our Lunch & Learn series. One year …

See More from Kathleen Meil, MCV

  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 11:49 AM

TOMORROW: Justice for Women | The Impact of Climate Change on Indigenous Women Around the World

     Dear John, We’re excited to collaborate with the Justice for Women Lecture Series (JFW) for tomorrow’s Lunch & Learn panel discussion from 12-1 PM: Justice for Women | The Impact of Climate Change on Indigenous Women Around the World. Moderated…

See More from Kathleen Meil, MCV

  Maureen Drouin, MCV Executive Director · [email protected]

April 14, 2021 at 11:18 PM

Stand up for Tribal Sovereignty

     Dear John, MCV supports the growing movement to recognize the sovereign rights of the Wabanaki nations. This issue is central to protecting the air, land, water, and our shared climate future in Maine. The Wabanaki Tribes, including the Penobscot N…

See More from Maureen Drouin, MCV Executive Director

  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

April 13, 2021 at 11:32 PM

Let's hike every county!

    Dear John, I invite you to sign up to visit the Land for Maine's Future (LMF) site of your choice during Earth Week! To date, participants have registered to hike in half of Maine’s counties and we’d like to reach them all! My wife and I are looking forward to visiting…

See More from Will Sedlack, MCV

  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

April 11, 2021 at 10:26 PM

You’re Invited: Justice for Women | The Impact of Climate Change on Indigenous Women Around the World (online)

     Dear John, I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, April 16th, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch & Learn: Justice for Women | The Impact of Climate Change on Indigenous Women Around the World. Click here to register! Every year, the Justic…

See More from Kathleen Meil, MCV

  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 3:08 PM

TOMORROW: Advancing Equitable Recycling Reform with Extended Producer Responsibility (online)

     Dear John, Join us tomorrow from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn focused on advancing equitable recycling reform with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Click here to register! State Rep. Nicole Grohoski of Ellsworth and Sarah Nichols, …

See More from Will Sedlack, MCV

  Gina Sawin, MCV · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Join me (virtually): Hike a Land For Maine's Future site this Earth Day!

    Dear John, This Earth Day I’ll be doing one of my favorite activities with some of my favorite people—and canines! My husband, Charles, our two grown kids, our son-in-law, and our two Springer Spaniels, Bingley and Barrington, are going to hike the Fly Rod Crosby Trai…

See More from Gina Sawin, MCV

  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

April 4, 2021 at 11:17 PM

You’re Invited: Advancing Equitable Recycling Reform with Extended Producer Responsibility (online)

     Dear John, I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, April 9th, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn focused on advancing equitable recycling reform with Extended Producer Responsibility. Click here to register! Product packaging, includi…

See More from Kathleen Meil, MCV

  Maureen Drouin, MCV Executive Director · [email protected]

April 2, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Tell your lawmakers: Support the Pine Tree Amendment

     Dear John,  Our right to breathe clean air and drink clean water should be as fundamental as our right to vote. But while the word “property” is mentioned twenty-three times in Maine’s Constitution, there is no mention of the protection of our wat…

See More from Maureen Drouin, MCV Executive Director

  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 3:54 PM

TOMORROW: Phasing Out Toxic PFAS Chemicals (online)

      Dear John, I hope you will plan to join us tomorrow from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn focused on phasing out toxic PFAS chemicals. Click here to register! Toxic PFAS — chemicals used in thousands of everyday products including cookware, …

See More from Kathleen Meil, MCV

  Stacie Haines, MCV · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 12:02 PM

John, it's the LAST DAY to TRIPLE your support!

     Dear John, Here at Maine Conservation Voters, we're firing on all cylinders this legislative session to protect our environment and democracy.  Rarely a day goes by without one of our amazing staff members giving testimony before a committee, stra…

See More from Stacie Haines, MCV

  Rani Sheaffer, MCV · [email protected]

March 29, 2021 at 2:37 PM

Two days left to TRIPLE your support of Maine's environment!

     Dear John, For more than 30 years, the Land for Maine's Future (LMF) program has protected some of Maine's most beautiful and important natural and recreational areas. Places like Coos Canyon in Western Maine, Beech Hill Preserve in Rockport, and B…

See More from Rani Sheaffer, MCV

  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

March 28, 2021 at 10:09 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: April Lunch & Learns! (online)

Phasing-out toxins, saving recycling, climate change and indigenous women, spring birding, and climate action and equity in the Maine Legislature.      Dear John, Spring is here, and with it comes the first anniversary of our weekly Lunch & Learn ser…

See More from Will Sedlack, MCV

  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

March 27, 2021 at 11:33 AM

Take Action: Save Maine’s Bees!

     Dear John,  Our bees are dying. We know that climate change, habitat loss, and pesticides like neonicotinoids are largely to blame for their rapid decline across the globe, so it's time for our state to step in and help save Maine's pollinators. I …

See More from Beth Ahearn, MCV

  Maureen Drouin, MCV Executive Director · [email protected]

March 25, 2021 at 12:49 PM

TOMORROW: A Conversation with Congressman Jared Golden (online)

     Dear John, Representative Jared Golden of Maine's Second Congressional District will join us tomorrow at noon to share what we can expect to see from Congress on issues ranging from climate action to land conservation to building back better after …

See More from Maureen Drouin, MCV Executive Director

  Stacie Haines, MCV · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 3:01 PM

TRIPLE MATCH for Maine's woods, water, and wildlife!

    Dear John, I wanted to make sure that you saw Beth's email about this opportunity to support MCV's work and have your gift TRIPLE MATCHED. There is no need to aerially spray glyphosate on our forests. It's past time to stop this harmful practice. Maine land supports so many sp…

See More from Stacie Haines, MCV

  Ches Gundrum, MCV · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 3:07 PM

Sign our petition: Let’s keep balloons out of Maine’s wild places

     Dear John, I have spent thousands of hours at sea and along our coasts studying Maine’s wildlife, so trust me when I tell you: balloons blow. When a balloon is released, it always finds its way back down. They pollute our forests, clog our waterway…

See More from Ches Gundrum, MCV

  Maureen Drouin, MCV Executive Director · [email protected]

March 21, 2021 at 10:34 PM

You’re Invited: A Conversation with Congressman Jared Golden (online)

     Dear John, I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, March 26th from 12-1 PM for a special event that we’re really excited to bring to you. Representative Jared Golden of Maine's Second Congressional District will join us to share his priorities…

See More from Maureen Drouin, MCV Executive Director

  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

March 20, 2021 at 11:34 AM

Let's push these environmental priorities over the finish line!

     Dear John, Glyphosate, the main ingredient in the toxic Roundup weed killer, is an herbicide that has been aerially sprayed on Maine's forests for more than 30 years. The chemical is deemed a "probable carcinogen" by the World Health Organization a…

See More from Beth Ahearn, MCV

  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

March 18, 2021 at 12:46 PM

TOMORROW: Banning Aerial Herbicide Spraying in Maine’s Woods (online)

     Dear John, Aerial spraying toxic chemicals — like Round-Up — to “manage” Maine’s forests is a bad idea. Unfortunately, this practice is on the rise in our state. Join us at noon tomorrow for a Lunch & Learn with Senate President Troy Jackson ab…

See More from Will Sedlack, MCV

  Rani Sheaffer, MCV · [email protected]

March 17, 2021 at 7:31 PM

We’re Hiring — Help Spread the Word!

     John, Happy (almost) Spring! I hope you’re staying warm and enjoying these brighter evenings. I’m writing to let you know that our team is growing —  we're looking for an Operations Director to manage our human resources, financial, and internal op…

See More from Rani Sheaffer, MCV

  Stacie Haines, MCV · [email protected]

March 16, 2021 at 3:25 PM

Hike, donate, advocate for land protection in Maine!

    Dear John, We have hit the year mark since the pandemic hit our corner of the world and changed life as we knew it. May your health and your spirits be well during what—we all hope—is the final stretch. Like many of you, one of my favorite pandemic activities has been hiking…

See More from Stacie Haines, MCV

  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

March 15, 2021 at 10:24 PM

BREAKING: Deb Haaland confirmed as the Secretary of the Interior!

     Dear John, Just minutes ago, Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico was officially confirmed as our nation’s new Secretary of the Interior! Incoming Sec. Haaland is the first indigenous cabinet Secretary and second-highest-ranking enrolled Native American …

See More from Kathleen Meil, MCV

  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

March 14, 2021 at 10:16 PM

You’re Invited: Banning Aerial Herbicide Spraying in Maine’s Woods (online)

     Dear John, I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, March 19th, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn focused on ending the aerial spraying of herbicides in Maine’s iconic woods. The increase in aerial spraying of herbicides for forestry …

See More from Kathleen Meil, MCV

  Ches Gundrum, MCV · [email protected]

March 12, 2021 at 4:01 PM

GOOD NEWS from Augusta!

     Dear John,  Masked-up and socially-distanced, legislators met together in-person in Augusta this week and moved forward important legislation. Two bills in particular — LD 102 and LD 2  — that we support and testified in favor of during their pub…

See More from Ches Gundrum, MCV

  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

March 11, 2021 at 12:25 PM

TOMORROW: A Conversation with Secretary of State Shenna Bellows (online)

     Dear John, Maine people turned out to vote in record numbers in 2020 -- in person, by mail, and through secure drop boxes. Are those election innovations here to stay? And what do the elections of the future look like?  Tomorrow at noon, Maine's ne…

See More from Will Sedlack, MCV

  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 1:33 PM

TOMORROW: Closing the Toxic Out-of-State Waste Loophole (online)

     Dear John, We need to keep out-of-state waste out of Maine.  Our Lunch & Learn tomorrow, February 26 at noon focuses on a legal loophole in Maine’s waste management laws that has allowed for Maine to become a toxic dumping ground for the rest o…

See More from Kathleen Meil, MCV

  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

February 23, 2021 at 10:37 PM

Tell Maine’s Senators to Confirm Rep. Deb Haaland as the Secretary of the Interior

     Dear John, Rep. Deb Haaland is an incredible and historic choice to lead the Department of the Interior — and we need your help to keep her confirmation from getting derailed. Not only is Rep. Haaland a fierce climate advocate who would successfull…

See More from Kathleen Meil, MCV

  Abbie Bradford, MCV · [email protected]

February 22, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Defend Maine's plastic bag ban!

     Dear John, Thanks to thousands of Mainers like you, Maine became one of the first states to ban single-use plastic bags in 2019. This was a huge victory for our health and the environment.  But now, the plastics industry - backed by Big Oil - is tr…

See More from Abbie Bradford, MCV

  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

February 21, 2021 at 10:30 PM

You're Invited: Protecting Our Communities and Closing the Toxic Out-of-State Waste Loophole (online)

     Dear John, A legal loophole in Maine’s waste management laws has allowed for Maine to become a toxic dumping ground for the northeast.  Every year, hundreds of thousands of tons of waste from out of state are dumped in the state-owned Juniper Ridge…

See More from Kathleen Meil, MCV

  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

February 18, 2021 at 5:12 PM

JUST RELEASED: LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard | See how Maine’s Representatives scored in 2020!

See how Maine’s representatives voted on legislation to protect clean air, safe drinking water, and our health.      Dear John, Our partners at the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) just released the 2020 National Environmental Scorecard. This year, i…

See More from Beth Ahearn, MCV

  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

February 14, 2021 at 11:03 PM

You're Invited: Of bold mice and shy squirrels (online)

     Dear John, Have you ever wondered how the personality of a mouse can shape a whole ecosystem? I certainly have.  This week, Alessio Mortelliti, Associate Professor of Wildlife Habitat Conservation at the University of Maine at Orono, will join us t…

See More from Kathleen Meil, MCV

  Stacie Haines, MCV · [email protected]

February 13, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Introducing Kennebec Friends: Show Maine your love all year long

     Dear John, Happy Valentine’s Day!  Today, I am delighted to offer you the opportunity to show your love of Maine all year long. Maine Conservation Voters is launching Kennebec Friends, a community of valued monthly donors who, like you, are …

See More from Stacie Haines, MCV

  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

February 11, 2021 at 1:13 PM

TOMORROW: Offshore Wind in the Gulf of Maine (online)

 Dear John, I wanted to be sure you saw Will’s note about our February Lunch & Learns!  Tomorrow, Dan Burgess and Celina Cunningham from the Governor’s Energy Office will join us to provide an overview and update of activities related to offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine…

See More from Kathleen Meil, MCV

  Abbie Bradford, MCV · [email protected]

February 10, 2021 at 8:50 PM

TOMORROW: How Maine’s Climate Action Plan Will Become Law

     Dear John,  I hope you’ll plan to join us tomorrow, Thursday, February 11 from 12-1 PM, to learn how Maine’s new Climate Action Plan will be enacted.  Click here to register! After more than a year of hard work, scientific input, debate, and input…

See More from Abbie Bradford, MCV

  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

February 6, 2021 at 12:45 PM

Our climate and environmental priorities for 2021

     John, As you know, much of MCV's work focuses on ensuring our lawmakers listen to the issues that are important to our members, including climate action, protecting our land and wildlife, and keeping us all healthy with clean air and water. That's …

See More from Beth Ahearn, MCV