BOEM Announcement Sets the Stage for What Could be Nation’s First Floating Offshore Wind Farms News Release March 15, 2024 (Augusta, ME) — The federal government today announced the final Wind Energy Area where development of offshore wind may occur in the Gulf of Maine. The area designated by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Read More
Climate, Business, and Health Leaders Show Strong Support for Clean Cars Rule, Cutting Air Pollution in Maine
Maine leaders voting on the Advanced Clean Cars II program later this month News release South Portland — Today, local business and climate leaders held a press conference at ReVision Energy’s facility urging the Maine Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) to vote to adopt the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) rule at the March 20th Read More
My Maine This Week: Great Grey Owl by Chris L’Abbé
This photo by NRCM supporter Chris L’Abbé of Topsham, Maine, was taken a couple of years ago, when Great Grey Owls (who are rare in Maine…or should that be “whooooooo” are rare in Maine?) were sighted in some locations around the state. Chris photographed this owl on the Studd Mill Road in Passadumkeag. Former legislator Read More
NRCM Experts Contributing to Maine’s Bold Climate Action Policies
March 6, 2024 (Augusta, ME) – Experts at the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) were recently recognized for the important roles they play in catalyzing community action on climate change and contributing to practical climate solutions for an equitable clean energy transition. The experts have been appointed to a variety of advisory committees and Read More
My Maine This Week: Timber Island by Laura Pope
NRCM supporter Laura Pope of Eliot, Maine, shares this photo from a walk she took on the Timber Trail in Biddeford Pool. At low tide, you can walk the jetty and go out to explore Timber Island. Laura writes, “We feel this is one of the most beautiful walks we’ve taken as walkers will see Read More
Statewide Coalition Calls on Legislature to Send Maine Trails Bond to November Ballot
News release Feb 29, 2024 (Augusta, ME) – More than 500 organizations, businesses, and towns from across the state today urged lawmakers to pass a $30 million Maine Trails Bond so Maine voters will have an opportunity to support it on the November ballot. In a statement to lawmakers, the remarkably broad statewide coalition said Read More
Bill to Allow Reusable Containers Approved by Maine Legislature
Update: LD 2091 was signed into law on March 6, 2024 News release When Castine business owner Kate Pilotte wanted to offer her meal kit customers reusable packaging, she was told Maine food regulations would not allow it. Kate then asked her State Senator to file a bill that would amend state law so local Read More
Support of LD 2007, An Act to Advance Self-determination for Wabanaki Nations
Testimony in Support of LD 2007, An Act to Advance Self-determination for Wabanaki Nations To the Committee on Judiciary by Rebeccah Sanders, CEO February 26, 2024 Senator Carney, Representative Moonen, and members of the Judiciary Committee, my name is Rebeccah Sanders, and I am the CEO at the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). Read More
My Maine This Week: Midcoast by Steve Cartwright
Can you believe that March starts this Friday? And, that three weeks after that, it’s officially spring? Most of us in parts of Maine didn’t have a lot of winter weather this year, but NRCM member and frequent My Maine This Week photographer Steve Cartwright of Tenants Harbor, Maine, shares these two photos of ice, Read More
