Setting the Agenda: Environmental Priorities for Maine’s 2026 Legislative Session

The second half of the 132nd Maine Legislature is underway, and environmental advocates across Maine are aligning around a shared set of priorities for the year ahead. Join Maine’s Environmental Priorities Coalition (EPC) for an overview of the policies shaping environmental, climate, and community advocacy in the 2026 legislative session.

Nick Janzen, Partnerships Director, and Sarah Woodbury, Legislative Director at Maine Conservation Voters/Alliance, along with other EPC advocates, will walk through the coalition’s priority legislation — including Climate Superfund, Energy Fairness, Wabanaki Sovereignty, Land for Maine’s Future, conservation funding, and more. Together, these proposals reflect a coordinated effort to protect Maine’s land and water, advance environmental justice, strengthen climate resilience, and build a healthier, more affordable future for all.

Convened and facilitated by Maine Conservation Alliance, the EPC is a statewide coalition of 41 conservation, climate action, and public health organizations working collaboratively to advance people-centered environmental policy.