February 3, 2025 (Augusta, ME) – The past few years have seen Maine families, local businesses, and Wabanaki Nations benefit from at least $2.2 billion in direct and induced investments in clean technology thanks to federal funding provided by Congress, according to a new analysis issued today. For the first time, the report quantifies the Read More
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Congress Approves Bill to Expand Outdoor Equity
Today, the U.S. Senate approved the bipartisan Outdoors for All Act sponsored by Senator Susan Collins. The exciting investment in the nation’s outdoor spaces now heads to President Biden to be signed into law. The Natural Resources Council of Maine issued the following statement from Federal Policy Advocate Anya Fetcher: “Access to the outdoors and Read More
Maine Finalizes Nation-Leading EPR for Packaging Program
December 5, 2024 (Augusta, ME) – The Maine Board of Environmental Protection today finalized rules for a first-in-the-nation Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging law that will save taxpayers money and improve recycling by holding corporations accountable for the wasteful packaging they produce. “Today’s vote is great news for Maine taxpayers and our environment,” said Read More
NRCM Gear on Sale!
To kick off the new year, we are having a sale on NRCM merchandise in our online shop. Save up to 30% on sweatshirts, t-shirts, caps, totes, & more! Stay warm on these cold winter days with our new hooded sweatshirts and long-sleeved tees (we have toddler tees to match!). Check out our orange bandanas, too. Limited quantities of each available for purchase in our online shop. Get your NRCM gear before it sells out!
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Bobcat, by Pam Wells
Bobcat
Bobcats are often confused with lynx, which is no surprise since the bobcat is the smallest of four lynx species. Learn more about bobcats, and be sure to check out the "cool fact" including which President had a bobcat spend a little bit of time at the White House in our newest Creature Feature.
Banner photo: Katahdin across Daicey Pond, Baxter State Park, by NRCM member Walter Mugdan
