Washington, D.C. – Following Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) announcing that she will remain in the U.S. Senate, League of Conservation Voters Senior Vice President for Government Affairs Tiernan Sittenfeld released the following statement:

“Senator Collins is an extremely important ally in the fight to protect the environment and public health, and we are so glad she has decided to remain in the United States Senate. Her leadership is more important now than ever, and we are grateful that she continues to stand up to big polluters by supporting climate action and protections for the air we breathe, the water we drink and the lands we cherish. We look forward to continuing to work with Senator Collins to protect all we hold dear in the years to come.”