Opinion: Our constitutional rights to a clean and healthy environment are long overdue

SUN JOURNAL • February 27, 2022

Who among us does not treasure the natural beauty of Maine’s landscape from ocean to mountains, lakes, rivers and all the breathtaking wonders we are so fortunate to be surrounded by? It is why we love Maine and why we want to protect it for future generations. The Pine Tree Amendment will help to protect those rights. I write this on behalf of the Maine Council of Churches. I am an ordained pastor of 26 years, a farmer, and a proud grandparent. I cannot imagine anything other than the rights for every person to clean air, pure water and a healthy environment. ~ Rev. Doretta Colburn, Waterford