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NRCM Urges Senators Collins, King Not to Undermine Senate Confirmation Process for Nominees

November 25, 2024 (Augusta, ME) — Maine’s leading environmental advocacy organization today urged Senators Susan Collins and Angus King to insist that the full, deliberative “advice and consent” process be pursued in the U.S. Senate for nominees to federal agencies that play a critical role in helping protect Maine’s environment.   The Natural Resources Council of Read More

Updated Climate Action Plan is Opportunity for Maine to Lead

The Maine Climate Council released its updated Climate Action Plan (view PDF) today as is statutorily required under a bipartisan climate law passed in 2019.   Since the first Climate Action Plan was published in 2020, the impacts of climate change have become more pronounced, causing damage to critical infrastructure, harm to local communities, and interruptions Read More

New Methane Pollution Charge Will Protect Our Health

November 15, 2024 (Augusta, ME) — A new rule announced this week by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aimed at slashing harmful methane pollution will protect clean air and safeguard human health.   As part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the U.S. Congress adopted the methane waste emission charge as part of the Read More

Holiday Gift Idea: NRCM Apparel

Looking for holiday gift ideas for the nature lover on your list? Check out our new orange bandanas! We also have hooded sweatshirts, adult long-sleeved tees, and adorable toddler tees to match! Limited quantities of each available for purchase in our online shop. All items were designed by local artist Mel Andrel and printed locally at Creation Lab. Get yours before they sell out!

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toddler wearing NRCM tee
long-sleeved tee

Birding with Jeff & Allison: Tundra Swan Makes Rare Visit to Maine

Critter Chatter — Reminiscing, Part II

One Rural Maine School District's Electric School Bus Experience

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Eastern Bluebird sitting on leafless tree branch

My Maine This Week: Eastern Bluebirds by Ted Anderson

a view of mountains, forests, and some lakes in the forefront, with a blue sky full of wispy clouds

My Maine This Week: View from Borestone Mountain by David Preston

sun reflecting on river

My Maine This Week: Sun and Wind by Sam Horine

Woodchuck

We could have called this Creature Feature "Groundhog," because, yes, woodchuck and groundhog are names for the same critter. It’s the largest member of the squirrel family, specifically ground squirrels, known as marmots. Be sure to check out the "cool fact" about other fun names for this animal in our newest Creature Feature.

Banner photo: Katahdin, by NRCM member Wendy Weiger of Greenville Junction, Maine