2025 Session in Review
State leadership on the environment, clean energy, and voting rights has never been more vital.
We’ve watched this year as the new Trump administration increased the country’s dependence on oil and gas, weakened protections for clean air and water, tried to make it harder to vote, and even proposed selling off some of the public lands treasured across America.
In the face of these anti-environment and anti-democracy actions, did the members of the 132nd Legislature stand up for a livable future where nature and people thrive? Or did they oppose clean, affordable energy; fairer, more democratic systems; and environmental protections? Find out in this year's Environmental Scorecard.
Alongside partners, allies, and committed supporters like you, Maine Conservation Voters advocated for critical legislation to put Maine on a path toward energy independence and affordability, protect important ecosystems like vernal pools, prevent future PFAS contamination, and hold Big Oil accountable for the climate damage they cause.
One of the biggest and earliest successes was the passage of LD 1, a bipartisan bill to prepare Maine communities for severe weather fueled by climate change. The bill includes funding and establishes a new office of community resilience to help Maine plan for storm-related events.
Advocating in Augusta wasn’t without its challenges—there were tough debates and some difficult setbacks for solar power—but the majority of the outcomes were wins for the people and natural places in Maine. This progress belongs to everyone who testified at the State House, emailed your elected officials, organized your community, and stood up for our future!
We invite you to explore the 2025 Environmental Scorecard, thank your legislative champions, and continue holding elected officials accountable.
Together, let’s keep fighting for a cleaner, healthier, more just Maine—for all.
