To: Maine Board of Environmental Protection
Maine BEP: Don't let mining pollution ruin Maine's clean water!
Maine Conservation Voters
We need mining rules that are smart and fair. Maine's mining rules should include strong clean-water protections, and taxpayers should never be left footing the bill for cleanup costs after mining corporations have extracted the profits.
Why is this important?
Maine's clean water is our most valuable asset. Our clean rivers, lakes, and groundwater support our health, our outdoor way of life, and our fishing, guiding, and recreation jobs.
Last year, lawmakers rewrote Maine's sulfide mining laws potentially paving the way for new mines across the state. The Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) is accepting comments on the rules through October 28th. We must let them know that Maine people find it unacceptable to sacrifice our clean water and that mine companies must be responsible for paying ALL clean-up costs.
Please sign this petition to add your voice today! We will deliver the petition with our comments to the BEP.