A total of 18 resilience projects in Maine had their BRIC applications terminated with the cancellation of the program and are now seeking alternate funding.
Legislators land airport habitat bill after turbulent takeoff
Wildlife and aviation officials compromised on a new amendment that eases habitat protections around airports with more precision for flight safety.
Republican lawmakers want to put a moratorium on dam removals
Three bills would aim to preserve Maine hydroelectric dams at all costs. Regulators say they clash with existing laws and undermine environmental protections.
Hancock County reps push for bill that would help transfer abandoned dams to towns
Officials have said delays in enactment could result in the drainage of three lakes through the state’s abandonment statute. A separate bill would bolster Maine’s authority in overseeing that process.
Lawmakers’ change to airport habitat bill leaves both aviation officials and environmentalists baffled
At issue is a piece of legislation that would loosen development restrictions meant to protect endangered species, which aviation officials say create safety concerns.
Feds recommend four Kennebec River dams continue operating with minor fish passage modifications
The report has been criticized by groups that worry the dams will result in the collapse of endangered Atlantic salmon and sturgeon populations.
Town officials and homeowners rally in support of bipartisan climate preparedness bill
The bill would create three new initiatives, largely in response to the recommendations of a state climate resilience commission.