Conservation Issues for 2008

Maine's North Woods: Maine's north woods are going through unprecedented changes, and only about 6 percent of the state's land is protected through public ownership-one of the lowest levels in the country. For more information on the 100 Mile Wilderness, the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, the Maine Woods Campaign or how you can become a wilderness activist, click here!

Marine and Coastal Issues: Learn more about aquaculture, MPAs and the Gulf of Maine.

LNG: The siting of liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals on Maine's coast continues to generate controversy and disrupt communities.  Check out the LNG page for helpful links, history, related articles, and up-coming events.

Smart Energy: Whether you're talking about renewable sources or issues surrounding global warming, we're talking about smart ways to conserve and plan ahead.

Sears Island:  The Chapter supports conserving the island as open space allowing for minimal ecological appropriate development, if any.