Maine’s state government is giving money to a pair of groups to tackle the problem of invasive forest pests.
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is giving $35,000 to the Maine Association of Conservation Districts Employees Committee and $5,000 to the Saco River Recreational Council.
The agriculture department says the money will support the groups’ efforts to provide outreach and education to get residents interested in protecting Maine forests. read more >>