Environment

People live here, move here and visit here because Maine is special. Maintaining that “quality of place” is one of the most important investments we can make in our future. That means respecting and protecting our natural environment and our wild and scenic places. That means preserving farmland, forests, harbors and downtowns.

I helped Ed Muskie write the laws that protect our environment – the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act – and I have helped to develop environmentally responsible airports, highways and other job-creating projects. I know how to achieve balance, because I’ve done it.