BOSTON, MA – Legislative scorecards from the Massachusetts Audubon Society and the Environmental League of Massachusetts were released, ranking both Senators and Representatives on several pieces of legislation dealing with environmental protection, outdoor recreation, and preservation of natural resources. Representative James Miceli, legislator for Tewksbury and Wilmington, received a perfect 100 from Mass. Audubon and a 95 from the Environmental League based on his advocacy and voting record. Scores were compiled partially on a number of legislative matters deemed important by each respective organization, including legislation fixing natural gas pipeline leaks, improving water and wastewater infrastructure, and maintaining funding for existing parks and nature preserves. Other parts of the score were derived from a legislators receptiveness to meet with local citizens on environmental issues, and their overall philosophy on environmental protection and conservation.
“I am proud to have earned these high marks” said Representative Miceli on receiving the reports. “Massachusetts has a varied environment, and ensuring that we preserve the Commonwealth’s natural beauty and resources for the next generation is an important priority, and one that is frankly, just plain common sense to support.”
Mass Audubon was established in 1896 with a goal to preserve the Commonwealth’s outdoors as well as advocate for natural preservation on a national scale. They currently operate 16 wildlife sanctuaries across the state as well as organize and lobby. The Environmental League of Massachusetts is a non-profit organization which safeguards the land, water, and air of the state and also lobbies for preservation of public lands.
(NOTE: Press release from State Rep. Jim Miceli’s Office)
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