In this issue of Maine Environment, our feature story is about the work we did to modernize Maine’s highly successful Bottle Bill. The two bills that Governor Mills signed into law (LD 134 and LD 1909) will streamline the work redemption centers have to do to recycle our cans and bottles and increase the handling fees Read More
Brave Boat Headwaters Preserve
Brave Boat Headwaters Preserve is Kittery Land Trust’s newest preserve with an addition that features more than 55 acres bustling with life. Eagles and butterflies frequently populate the area; salamanders can be found in the wet mosses near vernal pools, and other wildlife including otters travel between the fresh water of the uplands to the Read More
Roadmap for Taking Swift Action against the Threat of Residential Mining
In mid-February of 2023, residents in the towns of Union and Warren were stunned when they learned that Canadian company Exiro would be coming to town to pitch a proposal for exploring known nickel deposits in and around Crawford Pond—a body of water that spans both towns. By the time Exiro arrived, trying to persuade Read More
Behind the Scenes: How Maine Modernized the Bottle Bill
Maine’s most effective recycling and litter reduction program just got a major upgrade! Two new laws passed this year make long awaited upgrades to the Bottle Bill that will help keep local redemption centers and make sure Mainers are able to redeem their bottles and cans well into the future. During the summer of 2022 Read More
My Maine This Week: Houston Brook Falls by Roger Leisner
With this summer’s rainy weather, many waterfalls have had an abundance of water flowing over them, and with this summer’s heat, we have all been looking for ways to cool off! NRCM supporter Roger Leisner of Augusta, Maine, shares his beautiful photograph of Houston Brook Falls near the town of Bingham in Somerset County this Read More
Legislative Session Marked by Progress on Clean Energy, Waste Reduction, and Wildlife Protection
Maine’s conservation ethic continues to drive economic growth July 26, 2023 (Augusta, ME) — This year’s legislative session was another demonstration of Maine’s continued leadership on clean energy, with a signature bill that boosts offshore wind and continued momentum on measures that will help achieve Maine’s climate action goals while reducing energy costs, creating jobs, Read More
Maine Legislature Approves Plan to Boost Offshore Wind
July 26, 2023 (Augusta, ME) — Earlier this morning at about 3:00 a.m., the Maine Legislature passed a historic bill to encourage 3GW of offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine while creating good-paying jobs, protecting wildlife, avoiding key fishing grounds, and supporting new port construction. Below is a statement from the Natural Resources Read More
South Pond Conservation
South Pond provides a range of habitats suited to birding, with migratory bird, wetland, and wildlife areas. In 2004, Round River Ecology identified 54 bird species at the site in a single day. The pond is sandwiched between two trails—Lowell Trail and Packard Trail—offering additional walking and nature observation opportunities. Closest Town: Buckfield, Oxford County Activities: Read More
Lagrange to Medford Trail
Offering opportunities for a whole host of activities across all four seasons—hiking, snowshoeing, hunting, horseback riding, among other things—this trail runs 16 miles through northern Maine. It runs from South Lagrange through Medford Center to the beautiful Lake View Plantation, running alongside and through the tiny towns of Lagrange and Medford, respectively. The trail is Read More
