From tourism and recreation, to working forests, and fishing and agricultural industries, there is no doubt that Maine’s economy is inextricably linked to the environment. Maine’s greatest treasure is its natural beauty, and Senator Collins remains committed to advancing reasonable and effective policies in the U.S. Senate to protect the environment.
Throughout her time in the U.S. Senate, Senator Collins has worked to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, spur the creation of green energy jobs, and reduce our dangerous dependence on foreign oil – while retaining important American manufacturing jobs. High costs of energy are burdensome to Maine families, truck drivers, farmers, fishermen, schools, small businesses, mills, and factories. Nearly 80 percent of the homes in our state rely on heating oil, leaving Maine families extremely vulnerable to high crude oil prices.
Senator Collins Discusses Importance of UMaine Offshore Wind Project with Energy Secretary Perry
Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Urging Administration to Keep Mercury Rule Untouched
Permanent Reauthorization of LWCF Signed into Law
Senators Collins, King Announce $789,659 Climate Change Research Grant for Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Senate Votes to Permanently Reauthorize LWCF
Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group of Senators in Renewed Push to Permanently Extend LWCF
Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Legislation to Restore Wetlands and Migratory Bird Habitat
Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $100,000 for Passamaquoddy Tribe’s Economic Impact Study
Funding to Redevelop Brownfields Clears Key Senate Hurdle Following Senator Collins’ Advocacy
Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group in Urging Senate Leadership to Reauthorize LWCF
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $12 Million for Important Dredging and Maintenance Projects in Maine
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