BANGOR DAILY NEWS • March 17, 2022
I live in Waldo County, whose proud agricultural heritage has seen a resurgence of diversified farms over the last 20 years that has significantly contributed to the local economy with producers, distributors and value-added products. Since the beginning of this year, Waldo County has also seen the growing list of farms impacted by PFAS contamination, a legacy of state-approved sludge spreading in the 1980s and 1990s. LD 2013 will establish a fund to address PFAS contamination. We are at the tip of the iceberg in fully comprehending the economic, social impacts and health impacts of this crisis. LD 2013 is an absolutely necessary critical first step to address the immediate financial impacts of this crisis for affected farms, families and communities. Please voice your support for LD 2013 and related PFAS bills. ~ Lissa Widoff, Freedom