We won’t get ahead by putting our natural resources at risk. by George Smith Central Maine newspaper column Brook trout are more valuable than gold. That was the substance of my testimony on a slew of bills that would govern mining in Maine. Some would make it easier to mine here, some would make it Read More
Clary Lake
Clary Lake is a popular destination for boaters and anglers. With funds from the Land for Maine’s Future program and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Sport Fish Restoration Program, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (IF&W) secured funds to acquire a site that provides permanent and safe access for motor boats and Read More
Support of LD 1062, An Act to Expand the Availability of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Maine
Senator David Woodsome, Chair Representative Mark Dion, Chair Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities & Technology My name is Dylan Voorhees and I am the Clean Energy Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). Thank you for allowing us to present this testimony. NRCM strongly supports efforts to expand the use of electric Read More
My Maine This Week: Hallowell Sunrise by Susan Adams
“I captured the sunrise over the Kennebec River in Hallowell this morning. It was spectacular!” Photo by NRCM member Susan Adams of Hallowell, Maine To see past My Maine This Week photos, or to submit a photo of your own to be featured on our website, please visit www.nrcm.org/our-maine/my-maine-this-week.
Cold Rain Pond
The good water quality of Cold Rain Pond, near Sebago Lake, supports a thriving cold-water fishery. Lying in an increasingly populous area, this water body is remarkably undeveloped. Only one camp fronts on this “great pond” and a conservation easement held by Loon Echo Land Trust protects most of that private property from further development. No Read More
Cold Stream Forest Project
The Cold Stream Forest Project represents some of the best wild brook trout habitat in Maine. It is a beautiful location near The Forks and West Forks and encompasses more than 8,000 acres of land and water bodies. This project protects Cold Stream, a highly valued brook trout water body along with eight wild brook Read More
Commissary Point
Commissary Point lies at the head of Whiting Bay, just across the water from Tide Mill Farm — a 1,500-acre property protected by an easement that the State purchased with a Land for Maine’s Future (LMF) program grant. Another LMF grant enabled the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (IF&W) to acquire Commissary Point, and Read More
Crooked Farm
Crooked Farm, lying in a secluded setting along the Pemaquid River, supports an unusual diversity of plants and animals due to varied habitats–from wetlands, fields and forests to high knolls and ravines. Along its 1.27 miles of river frontage, both warm and cold water species of game fish spawn. The wetlands and uplands offer an Read More
Crowley Island
Lying between the West and Indian rivers northwest of Jonesport, Crowley Island is a 700-acre natural oasis for shorebirds and migratory waterfowl. It provides critical habitat to a number of species at risk, including black ducks. Much of the island will be managed to foster its wildlife habitat, thanks to the collective efforts of generous Read More
