Land for Maine’s Future: Protecting What Makes Maine Special

The forests, working farms and waterfronts, and accessible lakes of Maine make our state unique—thanks to decades of deliberate conservation through the Land for Maine’s Future (LMF) program. Now, with LMF nearly out of funds and no long-term plan in place, the future of these treasured places is at risk.

Join us for a discussion on why long-term funding for LMF is essential to Maine’s environment, communities, and economy—and how you can advocate for the program’s future. Our panel features Eliza Townsend, Maine Conservation Policy Director at Appalachian Mountain Club; Francesca Gundrum, Director of Advocacy for Maine Audubon; and Luke Frankel, Woods, Waters, & Wildlife Program Director and Staff Scientist at the Natural Resources Council of Maine, each bringing a distinct perspective on the importance of land conservation.