Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine’s wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people of all ages in education, conservation and action.

Our Record of Achievement

• Defending the Penjajawoc Marsh from proposals to build a Wal-Mart "supercenter" adjacent to the state's largest freshwater marsh. More  
• Stemming the population declines of endangered least terns and piping plovers through careful monitoring and management of the birds' breeding colonies to set them on the road to recovery.  
• Strengthening the state endangered species act to protect critical habitat.  
• Developing Maine's first timberharvesting standards to limit clearcutting and record the extent of logging operations.  
• Researching ecological, recreational, timber, cultural, and economic resources in Maine's 15 million acre Northern Forest as part of the effort to develop a conservation plan for this vital region.  
• Promoting public awareness of lake-ecology issues through a statewide loon count and involvement in state lake policy initiatives.  
• Providing hands-on, experiential nature programs especially designed to excite curiosity and introduce the concept of stewardship to over 8000 students a year.

Maine Audubon Sally Stockwell Conservation Director 20 Gilsland Farm Rd Falmouth, ME  04105-2157 Phone: (207) 781-2330 Fax: (207) 781-0974  Visit Website

Maine's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy

Excerpts from Maine's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy (CWCS) applicable to Private Landowners.QUICK LINKS TO SECTIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT:. State Overview. Distribution and Abundance of Wildlife Species. A Land Rich in Contrasts. Public Concern for Conservation. Importance of Wildlife to Maine's Economy. ...

Penobscot River Restoration Project

Project removed barriers to migration of Atlantic salmon and other fish on Maine’s Penobscot River while maintaining energy generating capacity.