ENVIRONMENT

Groups working for clean air, water, soil, and other parts of our ecosystem; see separate sub-categories for energy, environmental education, land and water conservation, and waste reduction and disposal.

Sub-sections:

ENVIRONMENT - GENERAL  (below)
ENERGY
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION
WASTE REDUCTION AND DISPOSAL
 

ENVIRONMENT - GENERAL

Acid Rain Retirement Fund
PO Box 10272
Portland, ME 04104
780-4190  Fax: 780-4459
michaelh@usm.maine.edu
www.usm.maine.edu/~pos/arrf.htm
Michael Hamilton
Our all-volunteer member civic group is dedicated to environmental education and reducing pollution by purchasing and retiring marketable air emission permits.  We raise funds and bid alongside polluters, taking air pollution permits off the market, thereby keeping sulfur dioxide out of the air.  In 2001, we own the right to emit 216 tons of sulfur dioxide, meaning the air is cleaner by that amount.  Note that only 1 ton is enough to kill every living thing in any lake in Maine!  Membership is $10/year; meetings as needed.

Allagash Alliance Group
PO Box 156
Lincolnville Beach, ME 04849
allagash@allagash-wilderness.org
www.allagash-wilderness.org
Rollin Thurlow
Our mission is to support, enhance, and promote the wilderness experience, natural aspects, cultural values, and historical characteristics of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.

American Chestnut Foundation - Maine Chapter
RR 4 Box 7317
Gardiner, ME 04345
236-9635
belevans@adelphia.net
http://www.me-acf.org
Protecting, conserving, preserving, and propagating trees from all important remaining native Maine American chestnut populations in the state.

Americorps / College Conservation Corps of Maine
State House Station 124
Augusta, ME 04333
800-245-5607 
CCCM is a year round residential program that completes conservation and recreation service projects with public and private nonprofit agencies.  Participants can also get credit through Unity College.

Appalachian Mountain Club - Maine Chapter
PO Box 1534
Portland, ME 04104
795-7855 
www.gwi.net/amcmaine
Jim Tierney
We are working on conservation of Maine's mountains, trails, north woods, and rivers and streams.  Advocacy group to promote the wise use of Maine's resources for recreation and fun.

Atlantic Center for Environmental Policy Dialogue
PO Box 201
Newcastle, ME 04553
Competing for a grant from Maine Yankee for a farm and funds to establish a discussion about environmental issues in Maine.  Working with the Friends of the Coast.

Atlantic Salmon Federation
14 Maine St. #308, Ft. Andross
Brunswick, ME 04011
725-2833  Fax: 725-2967
asfme@blazenetme.net
MaryJo Barrett
US Branch of international organization which promotes conservation/wise management of Atlantic salmon and its environment.  Supports scientific research, provides educational grants, and distributes information to scientists, students, fisheries workers, and others interested in renewable resource conservation.

Bigelow Lab for Ocean Sciences
McKown Point, PO Box 475
West Boothbay Harbor, ME 04575
633-9600  Fax: 633-9641
fscannell@bigelow.org
www.bigelow.org
Frances Scannell
Bigelow scientists undertake basic research on the biological, chemical and physical properties that determine the productivity of the oceans.  They collaborate in regional, national, and international projects studying global climate and environmental changes. Affiliated with University of New England in 1994.

Biodiversity Research Institute
411 US Route One
Falmouth, ME 04105
781-3324  Fax: 781-2804
oksana.lane@briloon.org
www.briloon.org
Oksana Lane
Studying the exposure of mercury and other contaminants and their effects on fish and fish-eating wildlife in the US and Canada.  Reports are available.  Also sponsors an "Adopt-a-loon" program.

Children's Rainforest
PO Box 936
Lewiston, ME 04243
784-1069 
We assist children's efforts to learn about and help save tropical rainforests.  We encourage education about rainforests and help channel donated funds to acquire and protect them.

Citizens to Protect the Allagash
3 Wade St.
Augusta, ME 04330
800-287-2345, 430-0196
allagash@allagashonline.org
http://www.allagashonline.org
A coalition of conservation and sporting organizations, businesses, and individuals working to restore and defend the wild character of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.

CLEAN Maine Coalition
PO Box 1
Jonesboro, ME 04648
434-6228
cleanearth@acadia.net
Nancy Oden
Trying to stop the production and use of persistent toxic chemicals--primarily dioxins--which contaminate our air, food, and water. This especially means curtailing the spraying of pesticides and ending the use of chlorine in pulp and paper mills. Also concerned about the burning of plastics and medical waste.

Clean Water Action
163 Court St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-430-9565  Fax: 603-430-9708
dbogen@cleanwater.org
www.cleanwater.org
Doug Bogen
We are a national citizens' organization working for clean, safe and affordable water; prevention of health-threatening pollution; environmentally safe jobs and grassroots empowerment.  We focus on outreach to local groups and activists to build a stronger and more sustainable environmental movement in Maine and New England.  Current projects include work on air pollution issues, cleanup of old fossil fuel power plants, and reduction of mercury emissions.

COAST (Citizens Opposing Active Sonar Threats)
PO Box 32
Sullivan, ME 04664
422-8273
Russell Wray
Pointing out the dangers of low-frequency military communications systems that kill and harm marine life.

Coastal Waters Project
418 Main St.
Rockland, ME 04841
594-5717 
coastwatch@acadia.net
www.penbay.org & www.atlantisforce.org
Onshore component:  Penobscot Bay Watch checks on the safety of Maine's biggest bay and its natural habitat and provides links for residents in working with government agencies.  Offshore component:  Task Force Atlantis protects and restores the natural-wild status of the Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank bodies of water and underwater wildlife.

Conservation Law Foundation
120 Tillson Ave.
Rockland, ME 04841
594-8107 Fax: 596-7706
pshelley@clf.org
www.clf.org
Peter Shelley
Our legal, scientific, and economic advocates work on a broad range of regional and Maine environmental issues from marine resources to land use to urban quality-of-life using a variety of advocacy tools including litigation, policy analysis and public education.  CLF Ventures is our latest innovation in environmental advocacy and was developed to use economic and market tools to promote sound resource use in New England.  Oldest regional legal advocacy organization in the country. Membership organization. Centers also in NH, VT, MA, and RI.

Earth First!
224 Westside Drive
Verona, ME 04416
469-2552 Fax: 469-2126
nfn7@midmaine.com
Jim Freeman
No-compromise direct action environmental group putting the earth first.

Environment Maine
10 Exchange St.
Portland, ME 04101
253-1965
info@EnvironmentMaine.org
http://www.environmentmaine.org
Promoting clean air, clean water, and open spaces for Maine through legislation and public policy discussions

Forest Society of Maine
PO Box 775
Bangor, ME 04402
945-9200  Fax: 945-9229
Alan Hutchinson, Leslie Hudson
We fill a special niche by collaborating with landowners to conserve the unique nature of Maine's working forestlands.  Led by individuals with industry, conservation, and government backgrounds, the organization seeks to preserve the distinctive ecological, recreational, and cultural features of Maine's forestlands, while sustaining their economic contributions.  We achieve this goal by working with landowners and using conservation easements as our primary tool, with strategic land acquisitions when appropriate.

Friends of Casco Bay
43 Slocum Drive
South Portland, ME 04106
799-8574   Fax 799-7224
keeper@cascobay.org
www.cascobay.org
Joseph Payne
We are a marine stewardship organization with a mission to improve and protect the environmental health of Casco Bay.  We monitor water quality and work collaboratively with concerned citizens and businesses to solve pollution problems in a responsible, balanced manner.

Friends of Little Kennebec Bay
7 Page St.
Brunswick, ME 04011
dneumeyer@aol.com
Dan Neumeyer
Trying to stop a non–ecological proposal for a golf course in the Machias area.

Friends of Maine State Parks
156 Crystal Cove
Waldoboro, ME 04572
563-3825  Fax: 563-3825
fmsp@gwi.net
www.gwi.net/~fmsp
Edward Werler
We were created in 1996 by individuals interested in insuring the preservation and protection of Maine's unique state park system. Call or email for more information.

Friends of Rachel Carson Refuge
c/o McNabb, 5 W. Palmer Ave.
Saco, ME 04072
Founded in 1987 to support the goals of the refuge by helping to gain funding to acquire land and supplying volunteer help to the refuge.

GE Free Maine--see Food and Agriculture

Granite Earth Institute
PO Box 337
Durham, NH 03824
603-868-1909
info@GraniteEarth.org
http://www.graniteearth.org
Courses and workshops for people in NH and southern Maine on how to live a more sustainable and environmentally conscious lifestyle.

Institute for Biodynamic Shelter
86 Washington Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
832-5157  Fax: 832-7314
shift_happens@hotmail.com
Eric Thompson
Influencing structures which influence behavior; removing the boundary between indoor and outdoor environment; helping forge a vital reunion between earth and spirit; designing, building, and demonstrating biodynamic shelters; conducting research and education.  Working on prototype straw/clay solar housing.  Workshops scheduled at 804-361-0184 or Maine telephone number.

Institute for Sustainable Community
259 Log Cabin Rd.
Arundel, ME 04046
632-3064
nwentworth@gwi.net
Noah Wentworth
"Restoring the balance between people and the environment that sustains all life." Based in York County.

Island Institute
386 Main St., PO Box 648
Rockland, ME 04841
594-9209 
www.islandinstitute.org
We serve as a voice for the balanced future of the islands and waters of the Gulf of Maine.  This mission is carried out through a variety of community initiatives and marine resources. 

Jatun Sacha
287 Fourth St.
Old Town, ME 04468
827-6311; 581-3957 
pvansteen@aol.com
Paul Van Steenberghe
Local presentations and fundraising for several rain forest preserves and educational centers in Ecuador, promoting economic alternatives to forest destruction.  "Save the Rainforest" summer programs in rainforest ecology, preservation, and culture for teachers and students.

Laudholm Trust/Wells Reserve
100 Laudholm Farm Road, PO Box 1007
Wells, ME 04090
646-4521, 646-1555 
laudholm@cybertours.com
www.laudholm.org
We are dedicated to the wise stewardship of ecologically significant coastal habitats, encouraging communities on the Gulf of Maine to take thoughtful action in balancing protection and use of natural resources.  The 1600-acre reserve offers breathtaking views along 7 miles of trails; restored saltwater farm on national register.  Open year round.

Listen.../How on Earth--see Youth

Low Impact Forestry Project
443 Smart Road
Parkman, ME 04443
277-4221 
sambrown2@juno.com
Sam Brown
Purpose is to increase consciousness of landowners, foresters, and loggers about the silvacultural, biological, and social impacts of human demands for forest products.  Project members are available for educational slide shows and equipment demonstrations.

Maine Association of Conservation Commissions
PO Box 702
Bath, ME 04530
443-2925
Bob Cummings
Promotes conservation of natural resources through encouraging support of and action by local conservation commissions.

Maine Association of Conservation Districts
PO Box 152
Hallowell, ME 04347
622-4443 
newengag@mint.net
A network of 16 districts in Maine working on soil and water projects. Also working on environmental education programs.

Maine Audubon Society
20 Gilsland Farm Road
Falmouth, ME 04105
781-2330  Fax: 781-0974
info@maineaudubon.org
www.maineaudubon.org
Dedicated to the protection, conservation, and enhancement of Maine's ecosystems through the promotion of individual understanding and actions.  Independent nonprofit supported by 9500 member households.  Local affiliates listed below:

Central Highlands Audubon Society
PO Box 562
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
564-7944 (winter), 631-4051 (summer)
jspaulding@maineaudubon.org
Joseph Spaulding

Downeast Chapter--Maine Audubon Society
RR 1 Box 77
Penobscot, ME 04476
326-8055
downeastaudubon@panax.com
Leslie Clapp

Merrymeeting Audubon Society
PO Box 178
Wiscasset, ME 04578
729-4135
jbamstutz@psdu.net
Bruce Amstutz

Mid-Coast Audubon Society
PO Box 862
Rockland, ME 04841
832-6290
pgilbert@midcoast.com
www.midcoastaudubon.com
Paulette Gilbert

Penobscot Valley Chapter--Maine Audubon Society
216 Fields Pond Rd.
Holden, ME 04429
843-5560
duchesne@midmaine.com
Bob Duchesne

Schoodic Chapter--Maine Audubon Society
482 Leighton Rd.
Pembroke, ME 04666
853-0982
phaedrus@telplus.net
Pete Edwards

Western Maine Audubon Society
PO Box 832
Farmington, ME 04938
778-3168
rrkimber@megalink.net
Bob Kimber

York County Audubon Society
PO Box 387
Kennebunk, ME 04043
284-5487, 282-8096
Petrel@int-usa.net
Pat Moynahan

Maine Coastal Program
187 State St., State House Station 38
Augusta, ME 04333
287-3261  Fax: 287-8069
lorraine.lessard@state.me.us
www.state.me.us/spo
Working partnership of federal, state, and local interests involved in coastal planning, policy development, and public education.  Produces handbooks for the public; offers displays and videos for loan; coordinates Coastweek and Maine's annual shore cleanup.

Maine Community Forestry Program
PO Box 344
Augusta, ME 04332
623-2371
Helps towns in Maine to start community forestry programs. Does education on forest management; also provides the basics on planting and caring for trees, and has grants for towns and nonprofits.  

Maine Conservation Corps
State House Station 124
Augusta, ME 04333
287-4931, 800-245-5627, 800-794-1100-TDD 
We work on long-term natural resource related projects.  Providing jobs, job training, self-esteem building and conservation education to low income Maine youth as well as volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds. Also sponsors internships with organizations through the SERVE program.

Maine Earth Institute
PO Box 793
Belfast, ME 04915
342-4778
oconnell@lesley.edu
www.maineearth.org
Creating sustainable futures and lifestyles through helping people to reconnect with nature, simplify their lifestyles, and discover their sense of place.

Maine Environmental Policy Institute
PO Box 347
Hallowell, ME 04347
622-9766 
meepi@meepi.org
www.meepi.org
Sponsors "Maine Environmental News," a web site resource for persons interested in news and views about Maine's environment. Information is updated regularly.

Maine Island Trail Association
41-A Union Wharf
Portland, ME 04101
761-8225 
mita@ime.net
www.mita.org
Our goal is to establish a model of thoughtful use and volunteer stewardship for the Maine islands that will assure their conservation in a natural state while providing an exceptional recreational asset that is maintained and cared for by the people who use it. Also maintains an office in Rockland:
PO Box C
Rockland, ME 04841
596-6456

Maine League of Conservation Voters--see Political

Maine Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER)
PO Box 365
Millinocket, ME 04462
723-4656   Fax: 723-4656
mepeer@peer.org
www.peer.org/maine
Tim Caverly
We help state and federal employees in seeing that their agencies are managed with environmental responsibility.

Maine Rivers
3 Wade St.
Augusta, ME 04330
622-3101
info@mainerivers.org
www.mainerivers.org
Connected to the Natural Resources Council of Maine, with a concentration on maintaining the quality of Maine's rivers for limited human use and to preserve their fragile ecosystems.

Marine Protection Alliance
RR 1 Box 47
Penobscot, ME 04476
326-3269 
earthman@midmaine.com
Bob LeVangie
We investigate and expose abuses to marine mammals and their habitat.  Patrolling the Penobscot Bay with kayaks in an attempt to bring back the fish to the area in our lifetime.

Monarch Watch Program
25-A Winslow Road
Gorham, ME 04038
892-2642
Offers displays of butterflies to demonstrate the effects of environmental pollution on one species in our ecosystem. 

Native Forest Network
224 Westside Drive
Verona, ME 04416
469-2552  Fax: 469-2126
nfn7@midmaine.com
www.nativeforest.org
Jim Freeman
Internationally and nationally based environmental organization primarily concerned with native forests but also with social justice issues involving the environment.

Natural Resources Council of Maine
3 Wade St.
Augusta, ME 04330
800-287-2345, 622-3101, fax 622-4343
nrcm@nrcm.org
www.nrcm.org
We are dedicated to protecting Maine's natural resources statewide through advocacy, education, and legal defense.  Priorities include water and air pollution, toxins, energy, transportation, growth management, and the North Woods. 

Northern Appalachian Restoration Project
PO Box 910
Wilton, ME 04294
645-9330
Committed to the promotion of grassroots activism and community organizing around forest and other environmental issues in northern New England. Also publishes the "Northern Forest Forum" (see Media and Publications).

Northern Forest Alliance
3 Wade St.
Augusta, ME 04330
430-0125  Fax 622-4343
mdrouin@nrcm.org
We are advocates for protection from development and for a healthy ecology --wildlands, waters, plant and animal species--for Maine's north woods.

Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance (NAMA)
110 Main St. #1219
Saco, ME 04072
284-5374; 888-320-4530  Fax: 284-1355
nama@lamere.net, craig@namanet.org
www.namanet.org
Craig Pendleton
A group of fishing people, environmentalists, and supporters, we are creating a new Maine and local fisheries management process in New England.

Portland Pesticide Watch
PO Box 5049
Portland, ME 04101
Pdrinan@maine.rr.com
Promoting integrated pest management policies for the city of Portland. Health first; spray last.

Portland Trails
One India St.
Portland, ME 04101
775-2411 
nan@trails.org
www.trails.org
Nan Cumming
A 10-year-old nonprofit urban land trust. Our mission is to create a network of trails throughout the greater Portland area, protect open space, and involve the community in trail use and stewardship.

Resource Conservation & Development Areas (RC&D)
RC&D groups are concerned with the wise development, management, and use of natural resources; they work on issues of solid waste recycling, critical erosion, agricultural land, recreation facility development, waterfront development, and fish and wildlife habitat. (Local groups are listed below.)

Downeast RC&D
Route 182
Cherryfield, ME 04622
546-2368 
dercd@nemaine.com

Heart of Maine RC&D
PO Box 370
Newport, ME 04953
368-4460  Fax: 368-5954
forag@mint.net
www.mint.net/HOMRCD

St John-Aroostook RC&D
PO Box 745
Presque Isle, ME 04769
764-4126 

Threshold to Maine RC&D
67 Shaker Road
Gray, ME 04039
657-3131  Fax: 657-2475

Time and Tide RC&D
9 Green St. #304
Augusta, ME 04330
621-0934 

Restore: The North Woods
9 Union St.
Hallowell, ME 04347
626-5636 fax: 626-7944
mainewoods@restore.org
Dedicated to restoring the natural integrity of the North Woods eco-region through advocacy. Supporting the creation of a North Woods National Park.

Route One Advocacy Group--see Transportation

Save Passamaquoddy Bay
PO Box 43
Eastport, ME 04631
853-4123
wholebayfund@savepassamaquoddybay.org
http://www.savepassamaquoddybay.org
Opposing the siting of a Liquid Natural Gas facility on Passamaquoddy Bay off the coast of the Pleasant Point Reservation of the Passamaquoddy Tribe. Associated with Ntulankeyutmonen Nkihtaqmikon "we take care of our homeland," a Passamaquoddy tribal group.

Save the Canaries
68 Washington St.
Camden, ME 04843
redoak@ime.net
We are a group of midcoast Maine residents investigating and teaching about the effects of human-made toxins in the environment on human health. We have organized teach-ins on hormone disrupter, indoor air quality and food safety, and we remain available as a community resource.

Sierra Club--Maine Woods Campaign
1 Pleasant St.
Portland, ME 04101
791-2821  Fax: 773-6690
maine.woods@prodigy.net
www.sierraclub.org/chapters/me
Campaigning to preserve northern New England's forest resources.

Sierra Club--Maine Chapter
1 Pleasant St.
Portland, ME 04101
761-5616  Fax: 773-6690
Maine.chapter@sierraclub.org
www.maine.sierraclub.org
Provides outings to members and non-members.  Supports environmental protection efforts in Maine.  Grassroots organization to enjoy, explore, and protect the environment.

Small Woodlot Owners Association of Maine (SWOAM)
PO Box 836
Augusta, ME 04332
626-0005, 877-467-9626  Fax: 626-0005
swoam@mint.net
www.swoam.com
Jeff Romano
Statewide group of private, non-industrial woodland owners and other interested in Maine woodlands; regional chapters have their own programs and activities. Call for information about small woodlot management and for the location of the nearest local chapter.

Spirituality and Earth Stewardship--see Spiritual and Religious Groups

Stone House Botanical Garden
642 Wolf Neck Road
Freeport, ME 04032
865-3428 
reza@usm.maine.edu
Reza Jalali
This former estate now serves as a demonstration center for sustainable resource management.  Heather beds, flower gardens, and the Stone House, with art exhibits, may be viewed when the facility is not in use as a conference center; please call in advance. The gardens are open to the public at all times. Part of USM.

Sustainable Harvest International--see International

Trout Unlimited, Maine Council
14 Maine St. #304
Brunswick, ME 04011
373-0700 
jreardon@tu.org
tumaine.org
Jeff Reardon
Maine chapter of national organization whose mission is to conserve, protect, and restore cold water fisheries and their watersheds.  There are seven chapters in Maine that focus on local rivers. Call for location of the nearest chapter.

ENERGY

Groups working on energy conservation, renewable ("green") energy and safe storage of nuclear energy wastes.

Biodiesel for Maine
15 Laurel Rd., PO Box 337
Brunswick, ME 04011
729-9665, 1-800-226-7185, fax: 721-0384
info@renewmaine.org
www.RenewMaine.org/BFM.htm
Collaborative project of several energy and environmental groups and businesses to promote the use of biodiesel in Maine.

BioEnergy Coalition
PO Box 765
Rockland, ME 04841
594-8762
Promoting the use of biofuels (ethanol, vegetable oil) as a way to clean up the environment and emphasize renewable energy sources.

Center for Biological Monitoring
PO Box 144
Hulls Cove, ME 04644
288-5126  Fax: 288-2725
brack@acadia.net
http://home.acadia.net/cbm
HG Brack
Monitors long-lived radioactive elements in the environment with special emphasis on Maine Yankee as a bioregional source point of contamination.

Coalition for Public Energy Choice--see Consumer Action and Information

Coalition for Sensible Energy
PO Box 366
Bucksport, ME 04416
469-6770, 326-8081
http://www.csemaine.org
Emphasis is on energy-saving policies and practices, such as biodiesel for vehicles and green power. Web site has 17 energy-saving ideas listed.

Downeast Biodiesel Coop
PO Box 160
Blue Hill, ME 04614
374-2103, 565-3523
downeastbiodiesel@yahoo.com
Making biodiesel (vegetable oil) economically available as an altlernative diesel fuel. Also promotes the use of biodiesel to the public.

Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program--see Transportation and Travel

Friends of the Coast
PO Box 98
Edgecomb, ME 04556
882-6000  Fax 882-7801
shadis@ime.net
Ray Shadis
We are dedicated to opposing radioactive pollution and the hazards of nuclear accidents in Maine.  We are working to clean up the Maine Yankee site and to insure there are safeguards on the storage and disposal of high level nuclear waste from Maine Yankee.

Friends of the Western Mountains
135 Tory Hill Road
Phillips, ME 04966
639-5711
dtrafton@tdstelme.net
Vera Trafton
Opposing proposed large scale wind energy facilities in Maine's western mountains.

Hydrogen Energy Center
30 Merrimac Place
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
831-8137
h2rick@maine.rr.com
www.h2eco.org
Rick Smith
Working to create a hydrogen economy for prosperity without pollution. Hydrogen can provide renewable, sustainable, job-creating domestic energy to replace fossil fuels. Doing public education by speaking to schools, clubs, and other organizations, advocacy on behalf of hydrogen energy, and technology demonstrations (contact for details).

Independent Energy Producers of Maine
PO Box 743
Augusta, ME 04332
626-0730  Fax: 626-0735
bnagusky@iepm.org
www.iepm.org
We are an association of Maine's renewable power producers.  We represent Maine's renewable power industry in the legislature, with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), and in other forums.

Maine Energy Education Project (MEEP)
PO Box 728
Parsonsfield, ME 04047
625-7833 
meep@nlis.net
MEEP serves teachers and students statewide, providing materials and experiential activities (mostly free) that emphasize the concept that energy-use behavior is inextricably linked to environmental and economic consequences.  Maine Green Schools, our newest program, empowers teams of students, teachers, administrators, and custodians to make their school efficient and environmentally healthy.

Maine Energy Investment Corporation
15 Laurel Rd., PO Box 337
Brunswick, ME 04011
729-9665, 1-800-226-7185 fax: 721-0384
info@renewmaine.org
www.RenewMaine.org
Mission is to "mainstream" renewable energy, making cleaner, healthier and homegrown fuel and electricity available to all Mainers. The Brunswick-based 501(c)3 nonprofit manages: Biodiesel for Maine, Clean Energy Maine, Chewonki Renewable Hydrogen Project, Downeast Solar Co-op, Solar for Maine Builders and Maine Green Power Connection promoting technologies like solar, biofuels, hydrogen and clean electricity.

Maine Interfaith Power and Light
PO Box 146
Brunswick, ME 04011
729-9665, 772-1918 Fax: 721-0384
fred@meipl.org
www.MeIPL.org
Erika Morgan
"It is for the preservation of God's creation that we gather together to purchase electric power that has the least possible adverse effect on this fragile earth, our island home."  We work with religious denominations in Maine to purchase and resell "green" electric power.

Maine Solar Energy Association (MESEA)
17 Rochwell Rd.
Jonesport, ME 04649
497-2204  
sunwatt@juno.com
Richard Komp
We work to raise the level of public awareness and promote the utilization of solar energy conservation. We sponsor house tours and workshops about energy efficient construction. "The Maine Sun" is published 4 times per year.

Regulatory Assistance Project
177 Water St.
Gardiner, ME 04345
582-1135  Fax: 582-1176
rapmaine@rapmaine.org
www.rapmaine.org
David Moskovitz
Provides educational workshops and assistance to state public utility regulators on electric utility regulation, including "Green Pricing."

SEADS of Truth
PO Box 192
Harrington, ME 04643
483-9763 
seads@nemaine.com
SEADS (Solar Energy Awareness and Demonstration Seminars) offers hands-on workshops, kits, and other alternative energy resources.

Skyheat Associates
17 Rochwell Rd.
Jonesport, ME 04649
497-2204
sunwatt@juno.com
Richard Komp
We are involved in research and education in the field of solar energy, and other renewable energies.  We have been working with and supporting the Grupo Fenix in Nicaragua, and recently have developed a photovoltaic still that distills sea water into fresh water and makes electricity at the same time.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

Instruction, research, and other education on the natural environment. Many groups do other environmental work, and some in the Environment section also do environmental education. See also Education.

Aerie East Environmental Foundation and Educational Programs
228 Holley Road
Farmington, ME 04938
778-9437 
aerieast@somtel.com
www.aerieeast.org
Jim Parker
We support and offer environmental education primarily in public and private schools, camps, and other groups.  Wildlife rehabilitation and research dealing with the population, ecology, and behavior of raptors.

Audubon Expedition Institute
243 High St., PO Box 365
Belfast, ME 04915
338-5859  Fax: 338-1037
ldoubleday@aei-audubon.org
Travelling college and graduate program in 27th year offers hands-on experience with environmental and social issues throughout the US and Canada.  Semester and year-long programs available.  High school credit also available.  Degree options - BS in environmental studies and MS in environmental education.

Auburn Land Lab
31 Holbrook Road
Auburn, ME 04210
783-4563
Patti Gandream
We are a comprehensive Environmental Education center under the Auburn Schools, but open to the public.  We offer workshops in nature, ecology, gardening and forest habitat.  Most recently we developed a low ropes course for Project Adventure.  We work with Americorps, Foster Grandparents, US Soil Conservation, Auburn Water District, and UM Cooperative Extension.

Bicycle Coalition of Maine--see Transportation and Travel

Chewonki Foundation
485 Chewonki Neck Road.
Wiscasset, ME 04578
882-7323  Fax 882-4074
info@chewonki.org
www.chewonki.org
Don Hudson
We offer natural science and environmental education programs throughout the year.  All programs help individuals gain a working sense of participation in a community of peers and develop stewardship for the natural world.  The Foundation offers a Summer camp program; wilderness trips for teenagers and adults; residential, school-year environmental education programs; traveling lessons in natural science to schools in northern New England; and a semester program of academic study for 11th graders.  Ask about publications.

College of the Atlantic
105 Eden St.
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
288-5015  Fax 288-4126
inquiry@ecology.coa.edu
www.coa.edu
Offers degrees only in "human ecology," the relationship between humans and their environment. Educational goal is to increase awareness of our many environmental problems and possible solutions.

Eagle Hill Field Research Station
PO Box 9
Steuben, ME 04680
546-2821 
Advanced and professional-level field seminars and workshops in natural history, with options for university and teacher re-certification credits. Facilities available for independent research, visiting classes, or group meetings. Publishes "Northeastern Naturalist," a general-interest, peer-reviewed journal.

Ferry Beach Ecology School
5 Morris Ave.
Saco, ME 04072
283-9951 fax 283-4465
fbes@fbes.org
www.fbes.org
Residential education of youth and adults about ecology, natural history, environmental preservation, and sustainability.

Fields Pond Nature Center/Maine Audubon Society
216 Fields Pond Road
Holden, ME 04429
989-2591  Fax 991-9858
fieldspond@maineaudubon.org
www.maineaudubon.org
We offer programs, nature walks, nature-oriented field trips, classes in bird, frog, tree, tracks, and wildflower identification, nature walks for school and scout groups, nature classes for children, wildlife art exhibits, other exhibits, and nature trails for walking in summer, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter. Free admissions; fee for some programs.  Open year round Thursday-Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 1-5.  Updated listings by phone or website.

Katahdin Center--See Education

Maine Conservation School
PO Box 188
Bryant Pond, ME 04219
665-2068
Mcscyork@aol.com
Offers hands-on summer camp programs in conservation and outdoor education for students ages 10-14, plus experiential education programs for school groups, teachers, and adults that focus on Maine's natural resources.

Maine Council of Churches, Environmental Justice Program
19 Pleasant Ave.
Portland, ME 04103
772-1918
info@mainecouncilofchurches.org
www.mainecouncilofchurches.org
Sponsors the "Be a Good Apple" campaign to encourage eating of local foods and other environmental programs for religious congregations and the public.

Maine Environmental Education Association
485 Chewonki Neck Rd.
Wiscasset, ME 04578
882-7323
dlamson@chewonki.org
www.meeassociation.org 
Facilitates sharing of ideas, resources, and information among people and organizations involved in environmental education in Maine. Sponsors a conference called "Environmental Education Exchange" and publishes a newsletter for members with a statewide calendar of environmental education topics. Website in process.

Merryspring--see Recreation

Natural History Education, Science, Technology (NHEST)--see Disability Organizations and Resources

Natural History Museum - College of the Atlantic
105 Eden St.
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
288-5395  Fax: 288-2917
museum@ecology.coa.edu
www.coamuseum.org
The Museum interprets the natural history of Maine through a human ecological perspective.  Exhibits, constructed by students, depict animals and plants of Maine.  Educational programs for schools and other groups are available by appointment.  Open year round; call for hours and activities.

Orono Bog Boardwalk
U/Maine Foundation, PO Box 2220
Bangor, ME 04402
581-2850
john.daigle@umit.maine.edu
www.oronobogwalk.org
John Daigle
Free nature walk that provides an educational experience on the ecology of the area and bogs in general.

Penobscot River and Bay Institute
5764 Sawyer Environmental Research Center,
U/Maine
Orono, ME 04469
We provide public education on the culture, history, and environment of the Penobscot watershed, river, and bay. Offer educational expeditions, hand-on field experiences, in-school programs, and community based learning opportunities.  Balancing the need for both healthy environments and economies for present and future generations.

Pine Tree State Arboretum
153 Hospital St, PO Box 344
Augusta, ME 04332
621-0031  Fax: 621-8245
ptsaso@adelphia.net
www.CommunityForest.org
Stephen Oliveri
Over 300 varieties of trees and shrubs on 224 acres. Five miles of trail open daily year round for hiking, nature study, bird watching, cross-country skiing.  Nature walks, guided tours and educational programs for schools and home school groups. Family activities and special events on plant care, trees, ecology.

Rippleffect--see Youth

Stone Environmental School
PO Box 36
Harrison, ME 04040
583-9960  Fax 583-9973
sesne@megalink.net
www.stoneenvironmental.org
Dave Freese
We offer 4-5 day residential and daylong programs for youth on environmental issues such as wetlands and forestry.

Tanglewood 4-H Camp
RR 4 Box 670, Tanglewood Road
Lincolnville, ME 04849
789-5868 
tanglewood@umext.maine.edu
We offer spring, fall, and winter environmental education programs for elementary schools (K-12) and a summer camp for ages 6-17. Adult programs include Yankee Woodlot Forestry Camp in the fall plus various Elderhostel Programs.

Wells National Estuarine Research Center
342 Laudholm Farm Road
Wells, ME 04090
646-1555, fax: 646-2930
www.wellsreserve.org
Coastal research and education center. Has 7 miles of trails through upland fields, woods, salt marshes, rivers to ocean.  Trails open daily 8am-5pm (Sept 15-May 14) and 8am-8pm (summer).  Call for program calendar and Visitor's Center hours.

LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION

Organizations focusing (almost) exclusively on the conservation of specific, local land or water resources; also statewide groups coordinating many local efforts. Many groups in the Environment section (above) also have conservation as part of their mission.

Conservation Land Trusts are nonprofit, membership organizations which preserve land for ecological, recreational, scenic, or historical purposes.  They protect land by acquiring it through gifts or purchase, by establishing conservation easements that place permanent legal restrictions on future development, and by other methods.  In Maine, conservation land trusts have often preserved habitat threatened by development.  There are over 70 groups in Maine.  "A Directory of Maine Conservation Land Trusts" is available from Maine Coast Heritage Trust.

Community Land Trusts are found in Housing and Shelters.

Downeast Rivers Land Trust
PO Box 201
Columbia Falls, ME 04623
483-4336 fax: 483-6057
dsf@panax.com
www.mainesalmonrivers.org
Sponsors the Machias River Conservation Initiative to preserve salmon habitat.

Ducktrap Coalition
PO Box 101
Rockport, ME 04856
236-7091 
info@coastalmountains.org
www.coastalmountains.org
A coalition of over 15 groups working for the voluntary protection of the Ducktrap River, its natural features and critical watershed, through joint efforts.  Also associated with the Coastal Mountains Land Trust.

East Penobscot Bay Environmental Alliance
PO Box 482
Deer Isle, ME 04627
348-6074
jmccl@hypernet.com
Concerned with the environmental effects of fish farms.

Forest Ecology Network
PO Box 2218
Augusta, ME 04338
628-6404
628-5741 (fax)
jonathan@forestecologynetwork.org
www.forestecologynetwork.org
Jonathan Carter
We are an outgrowth of the 1996 Ban Clearcutting campaign. Our mission is to protect, preserve, and defend the native forest environment of Maine through public awareness, citizen activism, and education. The current threat to forests in the Moosehead area by Plum Creek is a special focus, along with an initiative to tax companies pumping water from Maine aquifers to sell for profit.

Friends of Acadia
43 Cottage St., PO Box 45
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
288-3340 
marla@friendsofacadia.org
www.friendsofacadia.org
We work to protect the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality and cultural amenity of Acadia National Park and the surrounding communities.  We provide and support volunteer work projects in the park, including maintaining foot trails and carriage roads. We also advocate for the park in Congress and through grants for park programs in education, safety, and ecological research.

Friends of Bald Mountain Pond
47 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Skowhegan, ME 04976
474-7370 
maili@wtvl.net
Iver Lofving
We are a group that advocates protection of this beautiful lake and believe in securing continued public access to both the lake and the mountain for responsible recreational use.  We would like to see this special place preserved for generations to come.

Friends of Coastal Preservation--see Transportation and Travel

Friends of Merrymeeting Bay
PO Box 233
Richmond, ME 04357
666-3372; 721-0941
fomb@gwi.net or fomb@gwi.net
http://link75.org/mmb/
Ed Friedman, Sarah Wolpow
We are devoted to the preservation, protection, and improvement of the natural ecosystem of the Merrymeeting Bay through education, research, advocacy, and land conservation.

Friends of Taunton Bay
PO Box 69
Sullivan, ME 04664
422-6248 
charlieh@acadia.net
www.acadia.net/tauntonbay
Organizes residents for the long term well-being of the bay and for its protection from all forms of degradation.  Seeks to promote understanding, appreciation, and protection of the bay's economic and natural resources by the public and all governmental levels.

Friends of the Boundary Mountains
PO Box 910
Wilton, ME 04294
645-9330 
lawmountain@yahoo.com
Pam Prodan
Our mission is to safeguard the Boundary Mountains from development and to conserve the area for traditional uses of recreation and forestry.

H2O for ME Campaign
PO Box 52
Fryeburg, ME 04037
935-2971
697-3466 (fax)
info@waterdividendtrust.com
www.waterdividendtrust.com
Campaign to charge Maine water bottlers, especially Nestle/Poland Spring, for water removed from Maine's aquifers and to promote sustailable water usage in Maine.

Lakes Environmental Association
102 Main St.
Bridgton, ME 04009
647-8580 
www.MaineLakes.org
Promotes good water quality and sound land use in the Sebago and Long Lake regions. Environmental education programs for regional schools.

Land for Maine's Future Program
184 State St., State House Station 38
Augusta, ME 04333
287-1487  Fax 287-8059
Mark DesMueles
Founded in 1987 when Maine voters approved a $35 million bond to finance the acquisition of public lands and interests in lands for conservation, water access, outdoor recreation, fish and wildlife habitat and farmland.  In 1999, a second bond for $50 million was approved. As the state's primary land acquisition program, it has protected nearly 100,000 acres of Maine's outstanding conservation lands, prime farmlands, and water access.

Maine Coast Heritage Trust - Main Office
One Main St.
Topsham, ME 04086
729-7366  Fax: 729-6863
chamilton@mcht.org
www.mcht.org
Chris Hamilton
We work to protect Maine land of ecological, cultural, and recreational significance. Free assistance to landowners and local land trusts with methods of voluntary land conservation, including land trusts. Contact our office or website. Publishes a directory of conservation land trusts.

Maine Coast Heritage Trust - Field Office
PO Box 669
Mount Desert, ME 04660
244-5100
www.mcht.org
Bonny Adams

Maine Farmland Trust--see Food and Agriculture

Maine Woods Conservancy
16 Vaughn St.
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
564-3400 
Charles Fitzgerald
Our purpose is to buy or accept gifts of forest land or wild land for preservation purposes and sensitive, low-impact management.

Maine Congress of Lakes Association (COLA)
201 U.S. Route One, PMB 172
Scarborough, ME 04074
877-254-2511
info@mainecola.org
www.mainecola.org
Our mission is to protect and preserve Maine's lakes.  We formed over 20 years ago because of our concern about the future of Maine's precious lakes and ponds.  We have newsletters, legislative advocacy, publications, technical assistance, and our annual lakes conference. Membership funded.

Nature Conservancy - Maine Chapter
14 Maine St #401, Fort Andross
Brunswick, ME 04011
729-5181 
www.tnc.org
National nonprofit membership organization that identifies and protects habitats that contain the best examples of all elements of the natural world.  In Maine, more than 22,000 acres have been protected.  A newsletter, "Maine Legacy," is published quarterly.

Organization for Watershed Living/Meduxnekeag Watershed Coalition
PO Box 871
Houlton, ME 04730
532-4889
Protecting watershed areas in southern Aroostook County and educating the public about the need for protection.

Penobscot River Restoration Project
PO Box 5695
Augusta, ME 04332
232-9969
info@penobscotriver.org
www.penobscotriver.org
Collaborative effort among industry, federal, state, and tribal governments, and conservation groups to restore fish to traditional habitat while maintaining hydropower production.

Presumpscot River Watch
PO Box 3733
Portland, ME 04104
878-8965 
Dean Leslie
Citizen group committed to restoring the Presumpscot River for recreation, so fish and wildlife will flourish.  Provides monitoring of water quality at selected sites through chemical and biological analysis.

Save Moosehead Campaign
PO Box 2218
Augusta, ME 04338
626-5635
www.forestecologynetwork.org/tmw.htm
fen@prexar.com
Collaboration of the Forest Ecology Network and Restore: The North Woods against excessive development of the Moosehead Lake region.

Plum Creek Watch
mainewoods@restore.org
www.restore.org/Maine/plumcreek_watch.html
Up-to-date information about the largest real-estate development project in Maine history: a plan to develop the Maine Woods in the Moosehead Lake region.

Save Our Groundwater
PO Box 182
Barrington, NH 03825
saveourgroundwater@gmail.com
www.saveourgroundwater.org
Protecting the acquifers and other water resources for those in Seacoast New Hampshire and across the border in Maine. Believes that water is a public trust and should not be sold or given for profit.

Trust for Public Lands, The
245 Commercial St.
Portland, ME 04101
772-7424   Fax: 772-3627
anne.truslow@tpl.org
www.tpl.org
A national land conversation organization with the mission of conserving land for people to enjoy as parks and open space. TPL has helped to protect more than 30,000 acres of land in Maine, ranging from Moosehead Lake to Portland's Eastern Promenade.  TPL works in partnership with land trusts, citizen groups, and cities and towns to bring threatened land into permanent conservation.

Webb Lake Association
PO Box 365
Weld, ME 04285
We are working to preserve natural areas, protect lands for water quality, scenic beauty, recreation, and historic preservation in the Webb Lake watershed.  Nonprofit, member-based conservation organization and land trust, one of over 70 in Maine (see Maine Coast Heritage Trust listing for available list).  We cooperate with government and citizens in meeting land stewardship through education and technical assistance.

Western Maine Citizens for Clean Air and Water
PO Box 478
W. Paris, ME 04289
639-2676
Grassroots group working for a safer environment in Oxford and Franklin County areas.

WASTE REDUCTION AND DISPOSAL

Groups protecting the public against the dangers of hazardous or toxic wasted and limiting excessive resource use through recycling and re-use.

Citizens Against Pollution in Town (CAPIT)
PO Box 129
Athens, ME 04912
649-5980
sterren@maineindymedia.org
Hillary Lister
Working to prevent a toxic waste incinerator in Athens.

Citizens for Reform of Pesticide Spraying (CROPS)
326-8968
Joanne Steenberg
zenmom@direcway.com
People organized especially in Hancock and Washington counties to limit and eliminate pesticide spraying on blueberry fields and other agricultural crops throughout the state. Some towns have banned such spraying as a result of the group's lobbying.

Citizens for Responsible Solid Waste Planning
289 Bangor St.
Houlton, ME 04730
532-4408 
Tom Barnes
We are working on solid waste issues in the Houlton area, having won a recent battle over a landfill being proposed in the area.

Citizens for Realistic Options to Pesticide Saturation (CROPS)
PO Box 251
Harrington, ME 04643
483-4690
Promotes Integrated Pest Management and other strategies to reduce workers' and residents' exposure to toxic pesticides.

Citizens of Parsonsfield
PO Box 289
Parsonsfield, ME 04047
793-8224; 793-4338
Pat Scatchard
Our mission is to preserve and educate about natural resources in Parsonsfield.  We formed to oppose spreading of sludge in the town and dumping of septage.  Protecting "The Plantation" for small-scale forestry products and maintaining its environment.  Also concerned with siting of cell phone towers.

Committee to Keep Waterboro from Becoming the Pits
PO Box 357
East Waterboro, ME 04030
247-3520  Fax: 247-4604
eherrle@psouth.net
Eric Herrle
We are working on resource extractive industry (sand and gravel) ordinances in town.  Helped to increase regulation of such industries and we offer advice to other town groups.

Concerned Citizens of Clinton
RR 2 Box 1100
Clinton, ME 04927
453-2093 
berry@wtvl.net
Richard Richardson
We oppose sludge spreading in the town of Clinton.  Willing to help others concerned with sludge spreading.

Concerned Pittston Citizens
RR 2, Box 219
Pittston, ME 04345
582-1019  Fax: 582-1805
jsmit76887@aol.com
Justin Smith
We organized Pittston citizens town-wide to successfully keep septage and sludge dumpers out of town.  Encourage others to organize around keeping similar dumping out of their town.

Creative Resource Center
1103 Forest Ave.
Portland, ME 04103
797-9543 
http://mainetoday.koz.com/maine/crcenter
Since 1975 we have put the philosophy of "reduce, re-use and recycle" to work by collecting thousands of tons of re-usable material from hundreds of Maine businesses and making those materials available for re-use at our Center in Portland.  More than 20,000 customers visit our Center each year including parents, teachers, day-care providers, troop leaders, church group, and social service agencies.

EcoWaste/Industrial Surplus Network
93 Maquoit Drive
Freeport, ME 04032
865-6621 Fax: 865-6478
h.arndt@juno.com
www.industrialsurplusnet.com
Harold Arndt
Our mission is to help businesses and industry keep materials, by-products, and natural resources (formerly called waste) from being sent to landfills and incinerators by finding new homes, new uses, and re-uses for this "stuff." We promote waste minimization through industrial reuse, recycling, and technology research and development! Sponsors Maine Materials Exchange, which matches waste generators with materials users.

Environmental Health Strategy Center
PO Box 2217
Bangor, ME 04402
827-6331, 772-2181 fax: 827-5755, 828-8620
info@preventharm.org
www.preventharm.org
Protecting human health by reducing exposure to toxic chemicals, expanding the use of safer alternatives, and making the environment a public health priority.

Everyone's Resource Depot
Franklin Hall, UMF
Farmington, ME 04938
778-7150 
Mary Ryan
We collect throw-away materials from businesses and households and recycle them at low cost to the public.  Our customers include teachers, students of all ages, craftspeople, parents and kids, day-care providers, and scout leaders.  We also offer programs that encourage the reuse of scrap materials.

Hampden Citizens Coalition
PO Box 566
Hampden, ME 04444
862-6946
Bill Lippincott
We are engaged in environmental activities in the town of Hampden.  Particular concern is on environmental consequences of the expansion of the Sawyer landfill.

Maine Lead Action Project
PO Box 1218
Portland, ME 04104
871-7905
leadsafe@gwi.net
www.maineleadaction.org
Susan Thornfeldt
Grants to local groups doing lead poisoning prevention projects. Also works on lead screening for young children.

Maine Office of Recycling
State House Station 38
Augusta, ME 04333
287-8050, 800-662-4545 
www.recyclemaine.com
Financial, technical, marketing, and educational programs to assist towns, businesses, and individuals to implement waste reduction and recycling.

Maine Sludge Alliance
PO Box 95
Whitefield, ME 04353
info@mainesludgealliance.org
www.mainesludgealliance.org
A partnership of organizations to protect Maine communities from the environmental and public health threats posed by sludge spreading, providing local assistance to residents fighting sludge spreading in their communities and advocating change on a state level.

Maine Toxics Action Coalition
32 Wildes Rd.
Bowdoinham, ME 04008
666-3598, fax: 666-3598
kmcgee@gwi.net
Kathleen McGee
We consist of over 20 public health, environmental, and civic groups and experts who work together to fight stubborn polluters and pressure the state to protect public health and the environment. Our focus has included: dioxin elimination, mercury contamination, fish consumption advisories, pesticides, and Toxic Use Reduction.

Military Toxics Project
PO Box 558
Lewiston, ME 04243
783-5091, fax: 783-5096
www.miltoxproj.org
We are a national network of groups working to clean up military pollution and advance pollution prevention at Dept. of Defense installations.  We also work to advance an environmental justice agenda and promote health issues

Naked Truth Project, The
14 Lawn Ave.
Portland, ME 04103
318-9991
Lora@thenakedtruthproject.com
www.thenakedtruthproject.com
Mission is to expose the link between everyday toxins and human health by uniquely combining personal stories with science-based research. Helps educate about how people are exposed to toxins in their daily life and how to choose to avoid them.

Penobscot Alliance for Mercury Elimination (PAME)
1089 Cape Jellison Rd.
Stockton Springs, ME 04981
567-4075 
gallander@acadia.net
We are working for the safe storage of mercury, a toxic waste product, by the former Holtra-Chem plant in Orrington, near Bangor.

Ruth's Reusable Resources (3Rs)
272 US Route One, Bessey School Bldg.
Scarborough, ME 04074
883-8407 
doniebe@yahoo.com
Ruth Libby
Our mission is to insure that students and classrooms in Maine have the basic tools for learning by transferring the communities' surplus supplies and merchandise into the hands of teachers and school children.  We collect unused paper, office supplies, furniture, computers, etc. to re-cycle. We also include nonprofit educational and service agencies in Maine.  Membership required.

Sacopee People Opposed to Industrial Landfills (SPOIL)
11 Hubbard Farm Road
Porter, ME 04068
625-8603 
We are concerned with Ossipee and Saco River water quality.

Sacopee Valley Environmental Resource Security (SAVERS)
57 Teg Road
Hiram, ME 04041
625-3561 
mecj@psouth.net
Mary Elizabeth Cori-Jones
We are a group in the Hiram-Porter-Sacopee Valley area concerned about environmental issues.  Work with DEP on ground water protection, vernal pools, and other resource issues.

Share Center
PO Box 800, Great Falls School
Auburn, ME 04212
795-0972 
sharecenter@auburnschl.edu
www.auburnschl.edu/sharecenter
Provides recycled and unused materials such as fabric, wood, office supplies, paper, computers and parts, and furniture to schools and nonprofit groups.

Toxics Action Center
39 Exchange St.
Portland, ME 04101
871-1810  Fax: 828-8620
toxicsaction@toxicsaction.org
www.toxicsaction.org
Will Everitt
We believe that every resident has the right to live in a community free from the threats of toxic pollution.  We provide residents with information they need to plan strategies for organizing against polluters; we are a network of activists and experts.

We the People
PO Box 471
Milford, ME 04461
827-5358
gibbsmilford@aol.com
www.wethepeople.com
Opposing the siting of a hazardous waste dump in West Old Town.