Upcoming meetings…
A public meeting will be held online via Zoom on October 24, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in Augusta.
An advisory committee established by Congress to oversee and recommend the use of $60 million in PFAS funds will provide insight to Maine residents, especially farmers affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). We invite you to share your concerns and experiences. (Photo by Bruno Braga on Unsplash)
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (DACF) announced that the PFAS Fund Advisory Committee is actively seeking public input on the next steps in implementing the PFAS Fund. A public meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on October 24, 2024 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at 90 Blossom Lane, Deering 101, Augusta.
An advisory committee established by Congress to oversee and recommend the use of $60 million in PFAS funds will provide insight to Maine residents, especially farmers affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). We invite you to share your concerns and experiences. This meeting allows stakeholders to influence the direction of PFAS-related support programs.
Since the Fund’s rules came into force in March 2024, several initiatives have been launched.
Key resources developed by the PFAS Fund
Meeting purpose: Seek feedback
The Advisory Committee is particularly interested in hearing from those directly affected by PFAS. Discussion topics include:
Experience accessing PFAS Fund resources. Effectiveness and responsiveness of the PFAS Navigator program. Suggestions for future research on PFAS in agriculture. Identify gaps in support for Maine’s agricultural community.
Your feedback is essential to shaping the future direction of the PFAS Fund and ensuring it meets the evolving needs of Maine farmers.
How to participate
Join us in person at our meeting at 90 Blossom Lane, Deering 101, Augusta, or via Zoom using the Zoom link.
Written comments may be submitted to the PFAS Fund Advisory Committee Co-Chairs, Senator Stacy Brenner (stacy.brenner@legislature.maine.gov) and Representative Jessica Fay (Jessica.Fay@legislature.maine.gov) .
–Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
