NRCM supporter Garrett Noddin of Gardiner, Maine, shares this stunning photo he took last week while enjoying time on Taylor Pond in Mount Vernon. Thanks, Garrett!
Vote Yes on Question 4 Campaign Launched to Support Maine Trails
News release Leading voices from Maine’s outdoor recreation, conservation, and economic development communities today launched a campaign urging voters to invest in Maine’s trails by voting Yes on Question 4 on November’s ballot. Question 4 will provide sorely needed funding to repair and expand all types of trails statewide by creating a first-ever $30 million Read More
My Maine This Week: Down East by Stephanie Griffin
Last week our My Maine This Week feature by Linda Woods took you to western Maine, and this week, our My Maine This Week photos, taken by NRCM supporter Stephanie Griffin of East Machias, Maine, takes you Down East with her beautiful photos. Enjoy these photos of various eastern Maine hikes that would be beautiful Read More
My Maine This Week: Western Maine Mountains by Linda Woods
Frequent My Maine This Week photographer and longtime NRCM member Linda Woods of Waterville, Maine, shares photos from a recent hike she did in western Maine. Linda writes, “We had perfect conditions for our hike up Little Jackson (3,454 feet) in late August. Surprisingly there was no wind on top, so we didn’t need the Read More
My Maine This Week: Great Blue Heron by David Small
We are excited to share these incredible Great Blue Heron photos, taken by longtime My Maine This Week photographer and NRCM member David Small of Old Town, Maine. David writes, “One of my friends, while undertaking his morning exercise, has noticed Great Blue Herons at various locations. He observed that they are skittish, difficult to Read More
Tracking Fossil Fuel Shipments in the Gulf of Maine
I’ve known for a long time that Maine is reliant on heating oil and has heavy emissions from the transportation sector. However, without fossil fuel infrastructure such as oil rigs or fracking wells in Maine, it’s easy to forget just how reliant we are. We import all our fuel, mostly via tanker ships and pipelines. Read More
September 17, 2024: Paddle the Kennebec River with NRCM!
Kennebec Paddle with NRCM! Tuesday, September 17, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. NRCM staff led an 8-mile paddle on the Kennebec River from Sidney to Augusta. There was a Registered Maine Guide, Richard Behr, accompanying us on this paddling trip, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Edwards Dam removal. On this trip guests learned more about Read More
Critter Chatter — Cautiously Optimistic
As is often the case, I wasn’t sure what this month’s article would be about and had asked Don to give it some thought so we could talk about it last week. And, as is often the case, it didn’t take very long for that question to be answered! When I stopped by Duck Pond Read More
My Experience Interning for Maine’s Environment
This summer, I’ve been interning with the Natural Resources Council of Maine’s (NRCM) advocacy department. I’ve been working mostly with the climate and clean energy team, my work has consisted of building statewide support for offshore wind development, learning about the expansion of electric vehicle chargers throughout the state, and town opinions on community solar Read More
