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Environmental Resources in Maine
There are many resources in Maine that can help you learn more about environmental health risks. Start here to find a group that is involved with an issue you care about, or to find help or information.
Air Quality
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American Lung Association of Maine
An organization that works to promote lung health and prevent lung disease. The Healthy Air Campaign is currently aimed at insuring that everyone in Maine has access to clean air- both indoors and outdoors.[all air quality]
- American Lung Association of Maine
- Maine Indoor Air Quality Council
- Maine Bureau of Air Quality
- Smoke-Free Housing Coalition
Children’s Issues
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Pediatric Environmental Health Center
Part of Children's Hospital Boston, this center is devoted to the treatment of poisons and environmental toxins in children. As the designated New England regional Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU), the Pediatric Environmental Health Center provides comprehensive services to children exposed to environmental toxins.[all children’s issues]
- Pediatric Environmental Health Center
- Maine Childhood Lead Program
General Environmental Resources
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National Resources Council of Maine
At this site, run by an Augusta-based nonprofit advocacy organization, you can find information about environmental policies and initiatives, as well as current Maine environmental news.[all general environmental resources]
- National Resources Council of Maine
- The Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Pesticides
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Maine Board of Pesticides Control
Want to learn more about which pesticides are safe? Wondering how to get rid of old, unsafe pesticides? Did you know that you have a legal right to know about any outdoor pesticides that are used in your neighborhood? The Maine Board of Pesticides Control is Maine's leading agency for pesticide regulation. This website contains information about laws and regulations, enforcement, product registration, and a water quality program.[all pesticides]
- Maine Board of Pesticides Control
Pollution and Toxic Substances
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Alliance for a Clean & Healthy Maine
A coalition of Maine organizations working to phase out harmful chemicals with safer alternatives. This website, part of a year long public health campaign, includes resources on topics ranging from consumer products to pesticides, and tips for a healthy home, as well as news and events.[all pollution and toxic substances]
- Alliance for a Clean & Healthy Maine
Water Quality
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PEARL
A website run by UMaine's Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Environmental and Watershed Research. Search for data by watershed, lake, river, town or county. This site also features educational information about the Maine environment for students and teachers, interactive maps, and information on specific environmental themes or focus topics.[all water quality]
- PEARL
- Maine Bureau of Land and Water Quality
Maine Environmental Health News
More- Mercury program makes it pay to do the right thingPortland Press Herald Staff, Portland Press Herald, 1/20/09
- Mercury recycling program has silver lining: Store credit of $5Portland Press Herald, 1/19/09
- Cities take extra steps to keep homeless warmPortland Press Herald, 1/16/09
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