BANGOR DAILY NEWS • May 14, 2020
Maine’s green spaces and waterways are a lifeline for us, and they will continue to be in the days and months ahead. That’s something our public officials need to remember as they respond to the novel coronavirus and lay the pathway for recovery. For more than 50 years, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has helped to protect our most precious natural lands while expanding access to parks and recreation in our own neighborhoods. However, over the years, Congress has diverted more than half of the funding from LWCF to other budget items. We owe it to ourselves and to future generations to invest in our community’s open spaces and to fully, permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. ~ Anya Fetcher, Environment Maine