Dear John,

We are in the final stretch of Maine’s 2024 legislative session – and there is still so much work to do. 

Will you join us and our partners in Maine’s Environmental Priorities Coalition (EPC) next Wednesday, April 10th for Conservation Lobby Day at the State House in Augusta? Click here to register.

Each year, the EPC identifies a slate of policy priorities to act on the climate crisis, further environmental justice, protect land, water, and wildlife, and cultivate healthy Maine communities. Two of our shared EPC priorities –  advancing environmental justice (LD 1621)¹ and protecting forests in Maine (LD 993)² – were carried over to this session and are now sitting in the Appropriations and Financial Affairs (AFA) Committee. They are stuck in limbo and can’t move forward until they receive the funding they need. Other important bills that ensure an outdoor school experience for all Maine students (LD 1817)³ and support the Maine Climate Corps (LD 142)⁴ are in the same position.

Your voice is so important right now, and your advocacy will make a difference. We need to show lawmakers just how many Mainers care about acting on the climate crisis, advancing environmental justice, and protecting the environment and communities.

Here’s our plan for the day:

8:00 AM — Meet in the Cross Cafe in the Burton M. Cross Building across from the State House for coffee, tea, and breakfast snacks

8:15 AM — Welcome and Introduction to Conservation Lobby Day

8:30 AM — Learn more about funding these four critical bills

9:00 AM — Lobbying training held by our Director of Government Affairs, Beth Ahearn

9:30 AM — Walk over to the State House to start lobbying your legislators

9:30 AM — EPC Expo begins in the Hall of Flags – meet EPC member organizations and learn about their work!

10:00 AM — House and Senate go into Session

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM — EPC Expo continues in the Hall of Flags

Register today to ensure you get updates and materials for one of our favorite events of the year – and make your voice heard in Augusta.

I hope you’ll sign up today for Conservation Lobby Day 2024! 

See you at the State House!

Beth Ahearn | she/her

Director of Government Affairs

Maine Conservation Voters

[email protected]

1. https://www.protectmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/EPC_2024-Priority-Bill_Fact-Sheets-3.pdf 

2. https://www.protectmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/EPC_2024-Priority-Bill_Fact-Sheets-4.pdf

3. https://youtu.be/K32zz085VIw?si=qhy7oVsqEk84-y7Z

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1wj8W5ZlWA&t=3s

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