BANGOR DAILY NEWS • May x, 2021
Supporting the Land for Maine’s Future program is one of the best things that we can do for our environment, for our economy and for people. Established in 1987 by a vote of the Maine people, LMF has conserved more than 600,000 acres of land and other valuable resources, including access to 62 water sites, 41 farms, 26 commercial working waterfront properties and 1,272 miles of shore. The program has also partnered with private landowners to protect 333,000 acres. Last week Gov. Janet Mills released a proposal to bond $40 million for LMF, which is running out of money to continue its mission. It’s a worthy inclusion. ~ David Farmer