The Maine Legislature is in full swing now, with joint legislative policy committees holding public hearings and work sessions just about every day.  GrowSmart Maine reviewed the original Bill Titles when they were released back in January, and have been...

AUGUSTA – Project Canopy, a cooperative partnership between the Maine Forest Service and GrowSmart Maine, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2014 Project Canopy Assistance Grants. A total of $133,064.78 was awarded in 6 Planning and Education grants and 13 Tree Planting and Maintenance Grants. Planning Grants were awarded to Dixmont Conservation Commission, Farmington Conservation Commission, Town of Kennebunkport, Town of Monmouth, Kennebec Estuary Land Trust, and Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve. Planting grants were awarded to the City of Presque Isle, University of Maine – Farmington, Town of Pittsfield, Town of Fort Kent, City of Lewiston, City of Belfast, City of Ellsworth, Town of Greenville, Town of Dover-Foxcroft, Town of Milo, Town of Camden, Yarmouth Tree Committee, and Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District. Project Canopy received a total of 22 applications, 3 from new communities and organizations, with a total grant request of $143,065.

GrowSmart Maine is pleased to announce the hiring of Andrew Zarro as their new Development Director. Andrew has strong non-profit and development experience, having served as Executive Director of several small non-profits in Boston, Massachusetts. His previous...

Testimony of Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine In Support of LD 493, “An Act To Create the Ocean Acidification Council” March 11, 2015 Senator Baker, Representative Kumiega and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources,...

Testimony of Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine in support of LD 247, “An Act to Create Corridor Districts for the Purpose of Funding Transportation and Transit Services” March 10, 2015 Senator Collins, Representative McLean and members of...

Testimony of Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine In support of LD 408, “AN ACT TO HELP MUNICIPALITIES PREPARE FOR CHANGES IN SEA LEVEL” March 5, 2015 Senator Willette, Representative Martin, and members of the Joint Standing Committee on...

Testimony of Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine in opposition to LD 309, “An Act To Connect the Citizens of the State to the State's Natural Resources by Establishing Standards for Relief from Regulatory Burdens” And LD 162...

Now that the 127th Maine Legislature is in session, it is the perfect time to call and introduce yourself to your State Representative and State Senator.  As a former legislator, I can tell you that one individual really can make a difference, if you choose to...

Despite the nasty weather on Wednesday, GrowSmart Maine staff and Board member Carl Eppich were treated to a tour of the new Press Hotel, currently under construction in the old Press Herald building in Portland. For those of you who don't know the building, it...

We were very pleased when all of the bond proposals were approved by Maine voters on Election Day in November.  Now comes the work of creating the rules under which these public funds are distributed to communities across the state.  As you know, we paid...