Bangor Daily News, Free Press Report on 2017 Sustainability & Water Conference
Both the Bangor Daily News and the Rockland-based Free Press ran extensive news stories on aspects of the 2017 Maine Sustainability & Water Conference held at the Augusta Civic Center on March 30. The Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions is the lead organizer of the annual conference. Founded in 1994, it is the largest conference in Maine focused on issues at the intersection of economic development and environmental stewardship. The unique event draws registrants from universities, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and federal, state, and municipal government. This year’s event drew nearly 400 attendees.