An emergency bill that would provide immediate financial relief to struggling redemption centers has been approved by the Maine Legislature and is heading to Governor Mills’ desk. Redemption center owners and environmental groups were urging lawmakers to quickly pass LD 134 with the two-thirds vote necessary for it to be implemented right away. They Read More
LD 1418, An Act Concerning Single-use Disposable Water Bottles and Water Refill Stations
Testimony in Support of LD 1418, An Act Concerning Single-use Disposable Water Bottles and Water Refill Stations Senator Brenner, Representative Gramlich, and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, my name is Sarah Nichols, and I am the Sustainable Maine Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). I am here Read More
My Maine This Week: Flagstaff Lake by Sarah Hubert
NRCM supporter Sarah Hubert of Pittston, Maine, shares some recent photos from a canoe trip on Flagstaff Lake shortly after ice-out. The first photo is Sarah’s, and the second photo was taken by her son, Jake. Is there still ice or snow where you are? When was your local lake’s ice-out? Was it later than Read More
May 1, 2023: NRCM Expert Panel—Shaping the Future of Maine’s Clean Energy Grid
NRCM hosted an online expert panel to debrief the Public Utilities Commission’s recent workshop on integrated grid planning. These workshops are part of an integrated planning process that gives us a chance to take a step back and reimagine how we build and operate the grid to achieve our climate and clean energy goals as Read More
May 25, 2023: Protecting Maine’s Environment—An Insider’s View of Progress and Challenges
NRCM Advocacy Director Pete Didisheim spoke on Thursday evening, May 25 at the Topsham Public Library to give an insider’s report on environmental policy issues currently under consideration in the Maine Legislature, including the progress already made and the challenges ahead. Over the past several years, the Maine Legislature has enacted a long list of Read More
My Maine This Week: Gray Days by Sam Horine
Longtime NRCM member and frequent My Maine This Week photographer Sam Horine of Skowhegan, Maine, shares his photo of Pleasant Ridge Plantation, looking east at Wyman Lake, and says, “The gray skies make the greens pop. The rains bring out the beauty.” We couldn’t agree more, Sam. With some gray days in the forecast this Read More
Tips for Advocating for Maine’s Trails While We Wait Out Mud Season
Mainers say we have a fifth season: the season of all things mud. And thanks to summer temperatures last week and current cold, rainy weather, this month actually feels like we are experiencing each season over the span of just a few weeks. When the spring day rolls around where I find myself outside in a Read More
April 25, 2023 — Zoom in: The Maine Trails Bond
Zoom in: The Maine Trails Bond Tuesday, April 25, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Maine has the potential to be a top-tier state in the nation with multi-use trails that support activities that contribute to our economy, environment, and quality of life. At this webinar, participants learned more about a $30 million trails bond that will Read More
April 18, 2023 — Zoom in with Jamie Hogan: Skywatcher and Maine’s Dark Skies
Zoom in with Jamie Hogan: Skywatcher and Maine’s Dark Skies Tuesday, April 18 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Jamie Hogan, award-winning illustrator and author was our guest for this family friendly online event. She shared the story and inspiration behind her book Skywatcher, where a young boy longs to see the stars but can’t in Read More
