Notice of Stakeholder Information Gathering Session on Neonicotinoids

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 06/30/2026 04:10 PM EDT

View as a webpage / Share Board of Pesticides ControlBoard of Pesticides Control Stakeholder Information Gathering Session on NeonicotinoidsPursuant to the 132nd Maine legislature’s passage of L.D. 1323 (RSLV 2026 c.69), the Board of Pesticides Control (BPC) has embarked on a study to evaluate the impact of neonicotinoids on pollinators, humans, and the environment.The BPC is seeking input from the public, stakeholders, and interested parties on the seven study topics as directed by L.D. 1323 (RSLV 2026 c.69) (see Sec. 1).The BPC plans to hold 2 stakeholder input gathering meetings at upcoming board meetings and welcomes any written feedback on these topics.The first of these information gathering meetings will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 101 of the Deering Building, located at 90 Blossom Lane in Augusta. This meeting will be hybrid and may also be attended via MSTEAMS. The meeting link can be found at the top of the July 10, 2026 Board meeting agenda. The second stakeholder information gathering meeting is currently scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026.If you have any questions feel free to contact BPC staff at pesticides@maine.gov or call 207-287-2731.Maine State Government is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Manage Preferences & Unsubscribe | Help | Credits | Contact Us

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