“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds” is a phrase we associate with U.S. postal carriers, but I think it could easily describe Don Cote and his volunteers at the Wildlife Care Center in Vassalboro. (Out of curiosity, I searched online Read More
Maine Announces Preferred Site for Offshore Wind Port
Augusta, ME – The Mills Administration today took a critical and necessary step forward in the development of a new port facility to support the growth of offshore wind along Maine’s coast. In a recommendation that was developed after significant stakeholder engagement, environmental and economic analysis, and careful consideration, Maine is recommending to the federal government Read More
My Maine This Week: Backyard Visitors by Jayne Winters
NRCM member and Critter Chatter blogger Jayne Winters of South China, Maine, shares some photos she has taken of backyard visitors to her home. The first photo is a Purple Finch during a snowstorm. The second, a beautiful female Northern Cardinal. And finally, two photos of “Little Red” (named by Jayne) who outsmarted the “squirrel-proof” Read More
Pickett Mountain Mining Proposal Rejected
Decision comes after overwhelming opposition from Wabanaki Tribes, local businesses, and conservation groups Penobscot Nation | Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Natural Resources Council of Maine | Conservation Law Foundation | Maine Audubon | Earthjustice News release February 14, 2024 (Brewer, ME) The Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) has firmly rejected a mining proposal Read More
My Maine This Week: Bluebird Skies by Linda Woods
NRCM member Linda Woods of Waterville, Maine, shares some of her photos from a recent snowshoe hike up Rumford Whitecap Mountain (elevation 2,214 ft) with her husband, Harry. “Perfect bluebird sky! Windy on top!” she writes. She also shares views of two more of her favorite mountains, taken during her favorite season of the year: Read More
My Maine This Week: Northern Cardinal by David Silva
How lucky was our newest My Maine This Week photographer, David Silva of Holden, Maine, to see such a beautiful Northern Cardinal near his home a couple of weeks ago? David has captured many beautiful wildlife photos in his town of Holden, and we are delighted to share this one as this week’s featured photo. Read More
My Maine This Week: Crocker Mountain by David Preston
NRCM member David Preston of China Village, Maine, sent us this snowy photo from last week. He writes, “One of the reasons I like to downhill ski are the wonderful views from the ski trails. This is Crocker Mountain/Crocker Cirque from Sugarloaf last week.” Thank you, David, for sharing another beautiful Maine photo with us!
Environmental Issues in Maine
The 2024 Legislature has begun with a flurry of activity, and the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) staff experts have been hard at work to identify our top priorities for protecting Maine’s climate, water, wildlife, and outdoors and solving other environmental problems. There are a variety of environmental issues in Maine being discussed this Read More
Tribal Sovereignty: A Step Toward Environmental Justice
We all depend on a clean, healthy environment and are united by our love for the Maine outdoors. We must use this unity to ensure equity and fairness for all. It’s this obligation to make the outdoors more equitable and the recognition of past injustices toward Wabanaki tribes that is motivating the Natural Resources Council Read More
