Land For Maine’s Future
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2024
$3.8 million in Maine conservation projects will protect more than 3,500 acres of land, waterfront
The funding from the Land for Maine's Future Program will help protect working waterfronts, critical habitat for wildlife and land that can be used for recreation.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2023
Grants for Kennebago preservation project on hold over lack of public access
The Rangeley Heritage Land Trust will have two years to secure deeded public access or it will lose $1.7 million to protect thousands of acres along the Kennebago River.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2022
Green Divide: LePage, Mills environmental records a study in contrasts
While governor, LePage rolled back environmental regulations and stifled renewable energy in the hopes of growing the economy. Mills reversed most of these policies and embraced the state's role as a leader in fighting climate change.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2021
Maine to accept land conservation proposals for first time in 4 years
The administration of Gov. Janet Mills says $40 million is available under its rejuvenated Land for Maine's Future program.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2021
Commentary: Land trusts, sportsmen work to revitalize Land for Maine’s Future
Thanks to our elected policymakers’ leadership, Mainers have made a bold statement that the state’s special places deserve to be preserved and managed for the future.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2021
Our View: Land for Maine’s Future puts focus on community recreation
With state and federal funds earmarked for land conservation, Maine communities can make sure everyone has a chance to get outdoors.
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PublishedJune 3, 2021
Commentary: Land for Maine’s Future bills are flawed but can be fixed
Allowing hunting, fishing and trapping on conserved land should be decided at the local level, not as part of the bonding process.
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PublishedJune 1, 2021
Maine Voices: Mainers deserve chance to vote on Land for Maine’s Future
Outdoor recreation is a big part of the state’s identity and should be expanded to reach everyone.
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PublishedMay 7, 2021
Mills proposes $140 million bond package for land conservation, transportation
The $40 million bond for the Land for Maine's Future program would honor longtime sportsman George Smith, who died in February after a long battle with ALS.
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PublishedMay 1, 2021
Maine Voices: Land for Maine’s Future has impact on businesses, communities statewide
Supporting the LMF program will help to protect the lifestyle and the places we hold dear.
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