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Who Owns Maine's Water?

February 14, 2006 | By Jim Wilfong

We need to ensure that Maine’s water is clean, available and affordable for all — and not endangered by large commercial bottlers.

The Public Trust Doctrine: Venerable and Besieged

December 19, 2005 | By Dotty Lemieux

The ancient public trust doctrine protects our drinking water, beach access, and other public rights in our own resources. But it is being challenged in the courts today.