Previewing the Top Environmental Issues at the Maine State House

Previewing the Top Environmental Issues at the Maine State House

Author: Natural Resources Council of Maine January 20, 2023 Duration: 24:33
The State House in Augusta is once again bustling with activity, and NRCM’s experts have been hard at work identifying our top priorities for the 2023 legislative session that will protect Maine’s climate, water, wildlife, and outdoors. Advocacy Director Pete Didisheim joins the podcast to highlight some of the top environmental issues and bills we’ll be tracking in the upcoming legislative session, and offers tips on how to keep up-to-date.

Tune in to Voices for Maine's Environment for a direct line to the conversations shaping the state's natural legacy. Produced by the Natural Resources Council of Maine, this monthly series moves beyond headlines to share the stories of the people on the ground-scientists, advocates, community organizers, and everyday citizens-who are actively defending the places that define this region. Each episode offers a genuine, in-depth look at the collaborative work being done to safeguard clean water, preserve vast forests, and ensure a resilient future. You'll hear firsthand accounts of the challenges and triumphs in environmental stewardship, grounded in the non-partisan, statewide mission of the Council. This podcast serves as an essential audio record of the movement to conserve Maine's unique character, reminding us that protecting the environment is about the voices of those who call it home. Join us for these timely discussions that connect policy with place and people with purpose.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Duration: 35:03
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Duration: 54:43
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