Members of the community gathered in West Fork for a snowmobile ride for a cause. The goal was to raise awareness of what the proposed Central Maine Power transmission line means. by Jackie Mundry News Center Maine news story Watch full news video. WEST FORKS, Maine — A snowmobile ride for a cause. That was Friday’s Read More
Moving Ahead on Climate and Clean Energy at the Maine State House
The legislative session is underway in Augusta, with continuing bipartisan support for action on clean energy and climate change. We are finally poised to make important strides on policies that reduce pollution; lower energy costs; and create a stronger, more sustainable economy for all Mainers. To do so, Maine people will need to stay engaged Read More
Support of LD 289, LD 621, and LD 505: Bills to Prohibit Use of Disposable Foam Food Containers
Senator Carson, Representative Tucker, and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, my name is Sarah Lakeman and I am the Sustainable Maine Project Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). I appreciate this opportunity to speak to you in support of LD 289, LD 621, and LD 505. Read More
CMP “Settlement” Less Than Meets the Eye, Opposition to Corridor Continues to Grow
MA Attorney General testimony shows project would not reduce carbon pollution; Firefighters join growing chorus of opposition in Western Maine NRCM News Release Augusta – A settlement package being offered by Central Maine Power (CMP) for its highly contentious corridor project offers Maine people much less than meets the eye and is not worth the Read More
LED Light Conversion Could Save Caribou Nearly $100,000 Annually
by Christopher Bouchard, Aroostook Republican & News Bangor Daily News story CARIBOU, Maine — Caribou City Manager Dennis Marker updated councilors on Feb. 11 about the results of an Investment Grade Audit report concerning the potential conversion of Caribou street lights to more efficient and less expensive LED. Marker said the IGA report indicates that Read More
My Maine This Week: Jayne Winters
From Friday, February 15 to Monday, February 18, 2019, many Mainers and others around the globe are participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count, a fun way to provide data to researchers studying changes in bird populations. In honor of the GBBC, we are sharing some beautiful Maine birds, photographed by NRCM member Jayne Winters Read More
Mills Signs Executive Order Reversing LePage Moratorium on Wind Energy Permits
The governor’s order opens the door for state agencies to issue permits that were put in limbo under her predecessor. By Scott Thistle, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills has signed an executive order effectively ending a moratorium on wind turbine permits issued by her predecessor, Gov. Paul LePage. Read More
Meet Michaela Bowen, NRCM’s Middle School Grant Program Intern
From exploring the miles and miles of coastline and hiking trails surrounded by the changing foliage to skiing down a newly powdered trail or having a fresh lobster roll during the summer seasons, Maine is the state that is perfect anytime of the year. Each of these activities and seasons that Maine has to offer Read More
Following Advocacy from Senators Collins and King, Senate Votes to Permanently Reauthorize LWCF
LWCF has conserved land and created outdoor recreation opportunities across the country. News release from Senators Collins and King Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate approved a permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) as part of a public lands legislative package. The legislation passed by a vote of 92-8 will Read More
