Senator Davis, Representative Martin, and members of the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government, my name is Sarah Lakeman and I am the Sustainable Maine Project Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine. I appreciate this opportunity to testify in opposition to LD 1505. The Maine Board of Pesticides Control lists on Read More
toxics
Maine Legislators to Once Again Consider New Mining Rules
The Maine Board of Environmental Protection has voted unanimously to adopt controversial new mining rules for the state.
Controversy Over Metal Mining in Maine Rekindled
By Anthony Brino, BDN Staff Bangor Daily News news story A decades-long debate over the prospect of a metal mine in the mountains of Aroostook County will be rekindled Thursday as another proposed overhaul of state mining regulations receives a public hearing. Opponents again are gearing up to voice their concerns about the potential for Read More
South Portland on the Right Track with Comprehensive Pesticide Ordinance
Maintaining a natural lawn is a cheap option that’s healthier for Casco Bay and our pollinators. By Andy Jones, Maine community organizer with the Toxics Action Center in Portland Portland Press Herald op-ed I support the city of South Portland’s efforts to reduce toxins and protect Casco Bay by passing a comprehensive pesticide ordinance. When Read More
More Great Pesticides Ordinance Resources
Beyond Pesticides website: The nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting health and the environment with science, policy, and action. They provide many great community resources, including: • How to make your lawn organic, starting in the fall • How to interpret weeds to improve your organic lawn • Least-toxic way to remove and manage weeds • Eight steps Read More
State Filings Show 130 Products Sold in Maine Contain Controversial Chemical
Two groups call for action after an analysis of new state data shows that a broad range of items contain phthalates, which may cause health problems. By Kevin Miller, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story A chemical suspected of causing health problems is found in 130 products sold in Maine, from hair conditioner to Read More
Portland Committee Supports Restricting Synthetic Pesticides Within City Limits
The proposed ordinance is modeled after a similar measure under consideration in South Portland. By Dennis Hoey, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story Two Portland city councilors said Tuesday that they support a proposal that would significantly restrict the use of synthetic pesticides in the city. Portland’s pesticide ordinance, which is being drafted, should Read More
Maine Puts A Fresh Coat On Unused Paint
Thursday, October 1st marked the official start of Maine’s Paint Stewardship Program making Maine just the eighth state in the nation to establish a system to help people dispose of unused, unwanted paint without taking it to a landfill. The Maine Paint Stewardship Program is modeled on those already proving successful in other states around Read More
Portland Citizens’ Group Proposes Broad Pesticide Ban
The Portland Protectors join a growing movement with a plan for limiting the use of outdoor bug and weed killers. By Kelley Bouchard, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story A group of Portland residents has proposed what would be the strongest municipal restriction on the sale and use of controversial outdoor bug and weed Read More
