
Our Invitation to You
Each of us has a unique story when it comes to our connection to the natural world. Both of ours are connected to two fundamental ideas: LOVE and CARE.
We LOVE all that Maine has to offer: the miles of verdant forest; the raging rivers and quiet ponds; the powerful ocean; the vast array of animal life; and the vibrant, hardworking communities that depend on Maine’s rich natural resources. We are drawn to this place because of love.
This leads us to a second and equally important calling: CARE. Our love for Maine calls and compels us to care for this place as best we can. Moving from love to care is essential, because it turns emotion into action.
It is in that spirit that we are thrilled to invite you to be part of our Join Maine Campaign for Climate Action. This is a call to all of us to work together to make a difference in Maine and beyond. In this campaign, TNC is joining science and action, local and global initiatives, innovative new partners, and natural forces to address the global climate crisis.
Mainers know how to tackle complex problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and grit, and that’s exactly what we need to develop sustainable, nature-based solutions to the challenges we face—from our forests to our rivers to the Gulf of Maine. Together, we can ensure a bright future for the places and people we love.
Thank you for supporting us as we work to JOIN MAINE,
Kate Dempsey, Maine State Director
Tom Gorman, Chair, Maine Board of Trustees

Our Case for Support
Whether fostering the connections between scientific learning and action, diverse interests, local and global efforts or natural and human forces—it’s time to take climate action and Join Maine.
Join the Effort—Join Maine
A shared vision can bring a brighter future if we act now, together.
Join Maine Campaign Breakdown of Goals
Click on the initiatives slice to learn more.Initiatives 72
- Forests 40
- Rivers 8
- Oceans 7
- Skies 6
- Community 11
Core Support 12
Deferred Giving 11
Global 5
Fifth Item 0
Join With Our Supporters
The Climate Is Changing and So Must We
Our ability to face climate change is dependent on our ability to join together. Together, we can restore the connections between land, river and sea that sustain the resilient ecosystems we need to protect life on a warming planet.

Campaign Leadership
Campaign Committee
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Roxanne Leighton
Chair
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Suzanne McGinn
Chair
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Kristin Sant
Chair
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Juliet Browne
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Felipe Edwards
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Tom Gorman
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Tony Grassi
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Mary Beth Jester
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Dr. Heather Leslie
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Ellen Remmer
Campaign Advisors
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Joyce Coleman
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Mark Collins
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John Rosenblum
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Barbara Trafton
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Ben Willauer
Trustees
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Tom Gorman
Chair
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Tony Grassi
Vice Chair
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Dr. Heather Leslie
Vice Chair
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Mitch Lench
Treasurer
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Chuck Akre Jr.
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Marcie Berkley
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Juliet Browne
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Felipe Edwards
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Alexander Ingraham
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Pat Jackson
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Mary Beth Jester
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Angus King III
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Dr. Nancy Knowlton
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Roxanne Leighton
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Suzanne Mcginn
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Ellen Oppenheim
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Ellen Remmer
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Kristin Sant
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Dr. Stephen Shaler
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Anna Marie Thron
Partners
We are grateful to the many longtime supporters and partners throughout Maine who have lent their voices and perspectives to our campaign, including:
Richard Bates (Chair, St. George Select Board)
Aram Calhoun and Mac Hunter (Wetland Ecologist and Wildlife Ecologist, University of Maine)
Randy Cushman (Fisherman, Port Clyde)
Anne Fuchs (Director of Mitigation, Planning, and Recovery, Maine Emergency Management Agency)
Brian Hubbell (Former Representative, Maine State Legislature)
Amara Ifeji (Director of Youth Engagement and Policy, Maine Environmental Education Association)
We are grateful to First Light and our Wabanaki partners for insights into how to improve our conservation practices and better incorporate diverse views and ways of knowing into our work.