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with current environmental issues by inviting voices from diverse fields to join in the global conversation about conservation and sustainability.<br><br>This online journal is run primarily by a team of graduate and undergraduate students at the&nbsp;University of Maine, with involvement and support from faculty&nbsp;and Advisory Board members.<br><br><strong>Our Vision<\/strong> \u2013 A publication that unites communities across the state of Maine to effect profound environmental change.<br><br><strong>Our Mission<\/strong> \u2013 To galvanize action for conservation and sustainability by promoting impactful, awareness-raising dialogue.<br><br><em>Spire<\/em> is interdisciplinary by nature, the journal fills a need by informing Maine residents on pressing environmental issues while also providing an expert forum for vital discussions about conservation and sustainability. <em>Spire&#8217;s<\/em> ultimate aim is to create opportunities for innovation and action across disciplines as well as communities, further establishing Maine as a leader in sustainability and conservation.<br><br><strong>We are pleased to announce that the winner of this year&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/spire\/cover-design-contest\/\">cover art contest<\/a> is Madeline Hunter. 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