Phase 1 - Consensus ranking of environmental risks facing Maine
Phase 2 - Four environmental issue task forces

The ranking took place during Phase 1. During this phase, the Steering Committee constructed a Consensus Ranking of Environmental Risks based upon the extensive information in the reports of the Technical Working Groups, information gathered in the public involvement process, and their own expertise.

The Steering Committee and Technical Work Groups included representatives from all of the stakeholder groups, with the exception of the General Public. However, the General Public were involved extensively in all aspects of the project through focus groups, public meetings, roundtable discussions, and telephone interviews.