Bill > LD296

This bill provides one-time funding of $50,000 per year for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to the Department of Environmental Protection's Lake Water Quality Restoration and Protection Fund. The funding is specifically designated for an initiative that supports projects aimed at improving or maintaining lake water quality within the state. The bill allocates these funds from the General Fund, demonstrating a commitment to environmental preservation and lake ecosystem health. By providing consistent annual funding, the legislation seeks to support targeted efforts that meet specific criteria for lake water quality enhancement, which could include activities such as water testing, pollution reduction, habitat restoration, or other scientifically-based interventions to protect Maine's lakes.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=296&snum=132