Letter: Maine’s lands, waters must be protected

SUN JOURNAL • December 12, 2020

I’m a graduate student at the University of Maine. My focus has shifted from one area to another, but there has always been some aspect of climate change involved. Trust researchers and scientists because data doesn’t lie. Maine is incredibly lucky to already have 21% of our lands and waters protected, meaning we are only 9% away from the 30 x 30 goal of reaching 30% protected land/water by 2030. The diversity in Maine’s outdoor beauty, four-season recreation and countless natural resources is what makes us special and needs to be protected. ~ Emily Blackwood, Auburn