Rani Sheaffer, MCV · [email protected]

June 15, 2021 at 6:36 PM

Today's State House Lobby Visit

Dear John,   For the first time this legislative session, our full staff and some of our friends and allies were able to connect with lawmakers in person at the State House today. With the easing of some Covid restrictions, we took this opportunity to ask legislators to…

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

June 14, 2021 at 7:31 PM

BREAKING NEWS: Maine Legislature votes to protect Maine’s forests from aerial herbicide spraying!

Time to take action! Ask Governor Mills to protect Maine's forests.     Dear John,   LD 125 — the bill to ban aerial spraying of synthetic herbicides — was enacted by the Maine Legislature this afternoon!    But our work isn’t over yet, click he…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

June 13, 2021 at 10:05 PM

You’re Invited: Planning for Sustainability | From Vision to Implementation (online)

        Dear John,   I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, June 18, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, Planning for Sustainability: From Vision to Implementation. REGISTER HERE …

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

June 12, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Passing bills that are opposed by corporate lobbyists is a fight!

Dear John,   We’re in the final stretch of the 2021 legislative session, and with fewer than two weeks to go, we're on the brink of passing significant policies that will protect the treasured people and wild places of Maine.   But there's one hi…

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  Ches Gundrum, MCV · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 11:31 PM

BREAKING NEWS: Maine just became the first state to divest from fossil fuels!

    Dear John,   Maine made history today and I am really excited about it.    The Maine Legislature enacted LD 99 — a bill that requires the state to divest itself of, or stop investing in, assets in the fossil fuel industry — finally, alignin…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 11:58 AM

TOMORROW: Community Resilience and Climate Change (online)

        Dear John,   Governor Mills' Administration has made it clear: Maine Won't Wait to act on climate change. And just like politics, all climate action is local.   I hope you can join us tomorrow, June 11 from 12-1 PM to hear from Brian…

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  Abbie Bradford, MCV · [email protected]

June 9, 2021 at 12:17 PM

Mainers shouldn’t have to pay for big corporations’ recycling

    Dear John,   Large corporations like Amazon and Walmart produce immense amounts of packaging, much of which is not technically or economically recyclable. Dealing with this ever-growing flood of waste costs Maine taxpayers millions of dolla…

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

June 7, 2021 at 9:31 PM

BREAKING NEWS: Maine Legislature votes to help save Maine’s bees!

    Dear John,   What’s the latest buzz on legislation to protect Maine’s pollinators?   I am pleased to report that earlier today, the Maine Legislature passed LD 155 — a bill that will protect Maine’s precious pollinators from harmful pestici…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

June 6, 2021 at 11:17 PM

You’re Invited: Community Resilience and Climate Change (online)

        Dear John,   Communities leading the way on building climate resilience are an important part of Maine's efforts to fight climate change. I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, June 11, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Lea…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

June 5, 2021 at 12:05 PM

Progress for Maine's democracy

    Dear John,   Ensuring that voting, the bedrock of everything that we do for Maine’s environment and climate future, remains accessible and secure for all eligible voters, is a top priority for our organization.   This legislative session, we…

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  Maureen Drouin, MCV Executive Director · [email protected]

June 3, 2021 at 11:58 AM

TOMORROW: A Conversation with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (online)

        Dear John,   We’re so excited to speak with long-time climate and clean energy champion Congresswoman Chellie Pingree of Maine's First Congressional District for a special Lunch & Learn tomorrow from 12-1 PM.  …

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

May 30, 2021 at 10:34 PM

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

    Dear John,   If you are in Southern Maine, I hope you are enjoying the early peonies and are as relieved as I am by the rain this weekend. I appreciated this piece from Dennis Camire, an adjunct professor at Central Maine Community College. …

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

May 27, 2021 at 11:58 AM

TOMORROW: Unpacking the 2020-2021 United States Supreme Court Term (online)

        Dear John,   With the addition of Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett, lawyers, journalists, and court watchers are all trying to make sense of what the new composition of the Supreme Court will mean for a whole host of issues.   Joi…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

May 24, 2021 at 12:57 AM

You’re Invited: Unpacking the 2020-2021 United States Supreme Court Term (online)

        Dear John,   Every day seems to bring more news and speculation about the Supreme Court, but what are we to make of it? We have a Lunch & Learn for that! I hope you’ll join us this Friday, May 28th, from 12-1 PM for Unpacking the…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 11:58 AM

TOMORROW: Preparing for the Impacts of Sea Level Rise (online)

        Dear John,   With over 3,000 miles of coastline, preparing for sea-level rise is one of the most important challenges facing our state. Tomorrow, May 21, from 12-1 PM, join us for our Friday Lunch and Learn, Preparing for the Impacts…

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 12:04 PM

UPDATE: The latest on big environmental legislation in Augusta!

    Dear John,   When voters choose climate and conservation champions to represent us in Augusta, we hope they deliver on their promises to act on climate change, protect public health, and fight to keep our air and water clean.   This legislat…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

May 16, 2021 at 11:00 PM

You’re Invited: Preparing for the Impacts of Sea Level Rise (online)

        Dear John,   I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, May 21st, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, Preparing for the Impacts of Sea Level Rise. REGISTER HERE Sea level ri…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 12:10 PM

TOMORROW: Exploring the Night Sky (online)

        Dear John ,   Stop and stare at the stars with us tomorrow from 12-1 PM for our virtual Friday Lunch & Learn focused on exploring the night sky. REGISTER HERE Shawn Laatsch, Direct…

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 3:41 PM

Tell your lawmakers: Aerial herbicide spraying has no place in Maine's forests

    Dear John,   Helicopters are spraying toxic chemicals over Maine's forests and unfortunately, some of our lawmakers don't see a problem with this. We do.   Forestry herbicides threaten public health, ecological systems, and local farms. Gly…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 1:03 AM

You’re Invited: Exploring the Night Sky (online)

        Dear John,   I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, May 14th, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn focused on exploring the night sky. REGISTER HERE With Katahdin Woods an…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

May 8, 2021 at 12:20 PM

Here's why we all need to support Offshore Wind in Maine

    Dear John,   It's all over the news and our social media feeds: Offshore wind. There are a lot of conflicting messages in the media right now, and many of our members are asking for guidance.   We're here to tell you, unequivocally, that MC…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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, …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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, …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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 …

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