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Infrastructure Committee approves partnership to pursue Maine Audubon community horticulture program
Summary
The committee authorized the city manager to pursue a partnership with Maine Audubon after the nonprofit won a $200,000 Project Canopy grant; the agreement would allow the city to accept up to $50,000 in donated services and supplies toward a community nursery and student training program.
The Infrastructure Committee approved a staff recommendation to allow the city manager to enter a partnership with Maine Audubon after the nonprofit was awarded a Project Canopy grant under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Public Works Director Aaron Huthery said the grant award — administered by the Maine Forest Service through Project Canopy — totals $200,000 and funds a community conservation horticulture program that would operate demonstration nurseries and student training at up to four locations, including Portland, Auburn, Bangor and Washington Academy.…
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