2007 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, which tracks votes on a range of issues including global warming, land use and conservation, and water quality.
You will see that this was a very successful year for Maine’s environment. Groundbreaking legislation was passed by overwhelming majorities.
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 the “Noteworthy Actions” section on page 7.
Let your elected representatives know how you feel about their work. You can email them from our website version of this scorecard at www.mlcv.org. See the back page for more ways you can help make Maine’s natural resources a political priority.
Sincerely,
Caroline M. Pryor, President
Maureen Drouin, Executive Director
