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Spotlight
The Maine Beaches Conference provides continuing opportunities for communication and exchange of the most current information among beach stakeholders with diverse interests, and presents the findings from the state’s beach monitoring programs.
Sponsored by: Maine Coastal Program |
Calendar of Events:July 12, 2011 - Land for Maine Future Board Meeting
July 15, 2011 - 2011 Maine Beaches Conference - Coastal Places, Processes, and Partnerships: Balancing values and expectations on Maine’s beaches
July 26, 2011 - Land for Maine’s Future Appraisal Committee Conference Call
August 9, 2011 - Land for Maine’s Future Appraisal Committee Conference Call
[See Complete Calendar]
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Frequently Requested
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SPO HighlightsSPO certifies Maine’s first third-party inspectors
Under the new Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, private-sector, third-party inspectors may perform building construction inspections on behalf of municipalities or homeowners. SPO trains and certifies these TPIs to the same standards as municipal building inspectors and maintains a list of certified TPIs.
Working waterfront access applications due July 1, 2011
The Land for Maine’s Future program provides funds to help purchase development rights in order to preserve and protect key properties on the coast that provide access to and support commercial fisheries activities.
Recycling Grants Awarded
The State Planning Office announced grants to 16 municipalities to help expand their recycling programs. The Office’s waste management and recycling program awarded $300,000 to local programs that want to increase corrugated cardboard recycling and yard and leaf waste composting.
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Featured Publication
Research Report, Evaluating Economic Benefits of Conservation
Yale Berkley Scholars assessed the value of jobs, revenue, and watershed protection provided by the conservation of eight completed Land for Maine’s Future projects. The study concludes that LMF projects provide substantial returns. View the full report.
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