In this issue...
Governor Janet Mills joined Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner Amanda Beal and Maine Forest Service Director Patty Cormier at the Viles Arboretum to celebrate Maine Arbor Week and recognize communities and individuals for their exceptional contributions to forestry and environmental stewardship.
The Governor presented Jay and Kathryn Libby with the 2025 Maine Outstanding Tree Farm Award, honoring their exemplary forest management and dedication to sustainable practices.
The ceremony also celebrated municipalities and institutions receiving Tree City USA and Tree Campus USA recognition, awarded by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the Maine Forest Service - Project Canopy.
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: Friday, June 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Event Type: Workshop/Training
District Forester Allyssa Gregory from the Maine State Forest Service, and Sally Stockwell with Maine Audubon will join Islesboro Island Trust (IIT) for this half day workshop to teach participants how to steward forests to encourage habitat for Maine's birds!
Are you curious about how to create, or steward existing, habitat on your property to support Maine birds and wildlife, while also creating a safe and defensible space around your home? Sign-up to join IITs Forestry for Maine Birds workshop!
This workshop will be about four hours, with a lunch break to chat and catch up. Bring your own lunch. IIT will provide dessert, snacks, coffee & tea!
Cost: Free or donation to Islesboro Island Trust
USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station – Rooted in Research
Eastern hemlock is a foundational species in forests across the eastern United States. The invasive insect, hemlock woolly adelgid, has killed millions of hemlocks and has altered forest dynamics since it was first discovered in 1950. In response, forest managers have sought proactive silvicultural strategies to strengthen hemlock resilience before infestation occurs.
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Research & Development are studying how thinning hemlock stands might be used as a proactive strategy against hemlock woolly adelgid establishment and spread by improving tree vigor and increasing light availability.
Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Comment deadline: June 30, 2025, 5:00 PM
The federal Clean Water Act requires that states periodically, but at least once every 3 years, hold public hearings for the purpose of reviewing water quality standards and, as appropriate, modifying and developing standards. Maine Statute contains similar language in 38 M.R.S. 464.3.B. This process, known as the Triennial Review, requires consultation with the public and interested state and federal agencies.
Under the Triennial Review, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection is preparing updates to water quality standards for the 132nd Legislature in accordance with 38 M.R.S. Section 464.3.B. The Department has compiled documentation containing its initial recommendations on proposals received in response to a request for proposals issued on March 18, 2024.
This documentation is available for public comment until 5:00 PM, June 30, 2025.
At a virtual meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon, the Department will provide an overview of the proposals and offer an opportunity to provide input.
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