A look back at some of this year’s environmental stories

MAINE MONITOR • November 26, 2023

The Maine Monitor looks back at a few of the stories covered in recent months, including:
• An effort to create a new National Wildlife Refuge in the High Peaks Region of western Maine ran into serious trouble among local residents.
• More acquisitions are expected in the coming months for the
Cobscook Shores Park System, which was created by the Butler Conservation Fund.
• Lawmakers
 settled on legislation that may open the door to extracting the lithium by allowing larger open pit metal mines.