Life Science in Tourism
When you think of life sciences, tourism might be the last thing that comes to mind, but the two are more connected than you might suspect! Maine’s natural wonders, its wildlife, and its ecology are…
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Tag: Environment
LD 1626, Resolve, Authorizing the State to Assume Ownership of the Forest City Dam
This bill provides that the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife may assume ownership of the dam and water storage project known as the Forest…
Read MoreLD 901, Wind Energy Development's Effect on the Scenic Character of Maine's Special Places
This bill repeals and replaces the current law regarding when a visual impact assessment is required for an expedited wind energy development. The…
Read MoreLD 493, Tax the Extraction of Water for Certain Commercial Purposes and Fund Water Quality Programs
This bill creates an excise tax of 1¢ per 25 gallons of groundwater or surface water extracted from springs or other underground sources in this…
Read MoreLD 57, An Act To Phase Out the Use of Single-use Plastic Shopping Bags
Majority report from the ENR Committee replaces the bill and establishes a new state policy to promote the use of reusable bags and locally recyclable…
Read MoreLD 432, An Act To Designate a Maine Community Litter Cleanup Day
Under this bill, the first Saturday in May is designated Maine Community Litter Cleanup Day, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation…
Read MoreLD 103, An Act To Prohibit the Use of Certain Disposable Food Service Containers
This bill prohibits the sale or distribution, at retail or wholesale, in the State of disposable food service containers composed in whole or in part…
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