Since winter ends of Wednesday, I would be remiss if I didn’t share these stunning photos of Devil’s Den in Andover in western Maine, taken and shared by longtime NRCM member and My Maine This Week photographer Linda Woods of Waterville, Maine. I know that winter is Linda’s favorite season (no matter how I try Read More
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Massive EPA Proposal to Weaken Environmental Protections Would Harm Maine’s Clean Air and Water
March 13, 2025 (Augusta, ME) — Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a massive, broadside attack on rules that protect public health, the climate, and our environment from air pollution, water pollution, and toxic emissions from fossil fuel power plants. On the eve of addressing a major energy conference in Read More
Maine Waters by Jayne Winters
NRCM member and Critter Chatter blog author Jayne Winters of South China, Maine, shares two of her beautiful photos of Maine’s incredible waters. The first is a view from Hendricks Head Beach in Southport, and the second is a gorgeous winter view of China Lake from the Vassalboro boat launch. Thank you, Jayne!
Flawed EIS for Kennebec Dams Ignores Calls for a Collaborative Recovery Solution
March 5, 2025 (Augusta, ME) — A final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) issued for four dams on Maine’s lower Kennebec River ignores the best available science and could doom endangered Atlantic salmon to extinction while harming recovery of other sea-run fish, according to a coalition of local residents, conservation organizations, and fishing groups, together with Read More
Winter Views by David Preston
As winter in Maine winds down over the next few weeks, we wanted to share some beautiful snowy images sent to us by talented photograher and NRCM member David Preston of China Village, Maine. We hope you enjoy these images and are getting ready to share your late winter and early spring photos with us Read More
News & Noteworthy — January-March, 2025
Here are some media stories featuring NRCM’s policy experts and our work to protect Maine’s air, land, water, and wildlife, from January-March 2025. February 2025 The last week of February was a busy one for our staff who testified at public hearings on several legislative bills from Net Energy Billing to modernizing subdivision laws and Read More
2025 State House Action Day, April 8
State House Action Day, Augusta Tuesday, April 8 Legislators say that the voices of their constituents are the most important voices they need to hear. That’s why every year, NRCM hosts our members and supporters for State House Action Day — a day for Mainers to come to Augusta to speak with their legislators about important issues Read More
Protecting the North Woods Webinar, March 18
Protecting the North Woods Tuesday, March 18, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Join NRCM experts and special guest ecologist Janet McMahon for a live webinar to learn about why the North Woods is globally significant; NRCM’s long history of protecting this region; and the top legislative priorities this session to protect the North Woods — and how you can help! Learn more Read More
Moose and Deer by Michelle Dellascio
We are a couple of days late, but this past Saturday, February 22, was National Wildlife Day (one of two days of celebration, the other being September 4). We welcome a new-to-us photographer, Michelle Dellascio of Groveland, Massachusetts. Michelle found our My Maine This Week feature online because she has been coming to Maine throughout Read More
