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The Cool Down

The Cool Down

Over 3,500 acres of land saved from development thanks to monumental state program — here's how the protection is making a difference

The Cool Down
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Land for Maine's Future is an ongoing program to buy and protect natural spaces in Maine .

So far, over 600,000 acres of land have benefited from the program.

Land to be preserved includes forests, waterfront, wetlands, and farmland.

Other states also have enacted a wide range of protections for key sites.