Our Mission
MEACC builds the capacity of Maine communities to protect and preserve their natural resources and quality places.
Our Goal
Every Maine community has an active, effective conservation commission.
Our Objectives
1. Build the capacity of existing conservation commissions to work effectively in their communities.
2. Significantly expand the number of Maine communities that have functioning conservation commissions.
3. Redefine the mission and purpose of conservation commissions in state statute so the legal authorization and their stated role and purpose is congruent with the work being done by local commissions.
On May 24, Bob Shafto, Executive Director of the Maine Association of
Conservation Commissions, presented the 2010 Sterling P. Dow Award for Maine
Conservation Commission of the Year to Dave Bagley, Chair of the Readfield
Conservation Commission, and Kathryn Woodsum, Chair of the Readfield Select
Board. Readfield shared the honor this year with the Kennebunkport Conservation Commission.
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News
- NEW 8/13/2010 Bar Harbor has gotten a lot of positive press regarding their "Dark Skies Initiative." Here's the story behind the headlines, a great example of how good conservation can support a local economy.
- 7/24/2010 Over the past 15 years, the town of Topsham has made great strides in becoming
a conservation minded community, in part due to the realization that
conservation supports good economic development. Read about it here.
- 6/10/2010
At least two conservation commissions got strong support from their community at the polls this Tuesday. Read about it here.
- 6/2/2010 The Rockport CC made news recently by hosting a community energy forum. Read about it here
- 5/17/2010 Read the latest update on MEACC activities here!
- 4/27/2010
The Lincolnville Conservation Commission is taking issue with a trail
building built in Camden Hills State Park. Read about it here.
- 3/17/2010 The Portland Press Herald weighed in editorial support for conservation commissions. Read about it here.
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