As the picturesque landscape and abundant wilderness of Maine come to life after the winter months, outdoor enthusiasts like me get prepared for a season of exploring. However, amidst the excitement of adventures in the woods and along the shores of Maine’s pristine lakes lies a silent threat: ticks. These tiny arachnids–which are becoming more Read More
Maine Tribes and Leading Environmental Organizations Join Forces to Oppose Proposed Mine in Shadow of Katahdin
June 28, 2023 (Augusta, ME) — Two Tribes in Maine today joined forces with leading environmental groups and a national public interest environmental law organization to oppose a proposed mine that would be located in the shadow of Baxter State Park and the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument.
My Maine This Week: Rachel Maher
This week’s featured photo is by NRCM supporter Rachel Maher of Scarborough, Maine. Rachel writes, “My husband Dave sends many of his photos to you, and I thought you might enjoy this one. It’s a Blue-headed Vireo. He’s getting at that itchy spot on his back that we have tried to do before!” She took Read More
Greg LeClair Honored with National Conservation Young Leader Award
National Wildlife Federation news release RESTON, Va. (June 22, 2023) — Greg LeClair, founder and lead organizer of Maine Big Night, is the recipient of the National Conservation Young Leader Award from the National Wildlife Federation. The award recognizes LeClair for his tireless dedication to protecting wildlife through innovative solutions and collaboration throughout Maine. Greg Read More
Sucker Brook
In 2006, the Greater Lovell Land Trust secured Sucker Brook Preserve, 200 acres of wetland and trails off Horseshoe Pond Road in Lovell with help from the Land for Maine’s Future program, the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, and more than 200 donors. Since then, an additional 108 acres have been added to the Preserve. Read More
News & Noteworthy — April – June 2023
Every month, we highlight news stories and opinion pieces related to Maine’s air, land, water, and wildlife. We update News & Noteworthy weekly with the latest news related to the nature of Maine, including the work of staff at the Natural Resources Council of Maine. June 2023 The National Wildlife Federation honored Greg LeClair this Read More
Critter Chatter — Some Things Never Change
I was planning to write about the two fawns at the Duckpond Wildlife Rehab Center, but after reading through some old columns written by Don’s late wife, Carleen, I was again moved by the years of dedicated, tireless — and often under-appreciated — commitment the Cotes have given to literally thousands of wild critters since Read More
My Maine This Week: Madawaska Lake by Brenda Ketch
This week’s My Maine This Week features photos of Madawaska Lake in Aroostook County. NRCM supporter Brenda Ketch of Stockholm, Maine, shares her beautiful sunset and dusk photos from the lake that she loves. Brenda writes, “I live on Madawaska Lake. One can take walks around the lake, since we have a main road by Read More
Maine Moves Toward Stronger Clean Car and Truck Standards
Maine DEP will consider two new clean vehicle standards that will provide Mainers with cleaner air and greater access to zero-emission cars and trucks. Adopting the standards, known as the Advanced Clean Cars II and Advanced Clean Trucks rules, will help meet the growing demand for electric vehicles and ensure Mainers have access to a greater number of models, helping to lower sticker prices and hasten the transition away from expensive and polluting gas-powered cars and trucks.
