2003 Session in Review
Dear Maine Conservationist,
The decisions our elected officials make determine our health and quality of life. Because our natural resources are the backbone of our economy, they determine our wealth. Most importantly, they determine whether we will leave the Maine we love to our children and grandchildren.
That’s why Maine citizens need to know how their legislators voted on the most important conservation issues to come before them. You will find that information here in our annual Environmental Scorecard. This year we tracked votes on a range of issues including land and wildlife protection, climate change, and poisonous products.
We know that sponsoring bills, forging compromise, and persuading other legislators are important actions a roll call can’t measure. Because roll calls don’t tell the entire story, we give additional information and analysis in our Noteworthy section, found on page 7.
Note how your State Senator and Representative voted on these important issues, and let them know how you feel about their work. See the back page for a full list of ways you can help make Maine’s natural resources a political priority.
Sincerely,
Dan Amory, President
Eliza Townsend, Executive Director
