Senator Brenner, Representative Tucker, 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 appreciate this opportunity to testify in support of LD 1911, and we urge the Committee to continue its Read More
My Maine This Week: Sam Horine
Since most of us in Maine have been dealing with subzero temperatures and lots of wind over the past week or so, we thought we would share this photo, taken on a warmer day this fall by NRCM member and frequent My Maine This Week contributing photographer Sam Horine of Skowhegan, Maine. Maine has some Read More
New Year, New ME
Every January, it’s tradition to come up with a list of goals for the next 12 months. I’ve never liked New Year’s resolutions. Every year I feel as though the ones set are either too ambitious or not ambitious enough. This year, however, I think I’ve figured it out. These goals are not only achievable, but Read More
My Maine This Week: Mary Beth Booth
If you haven’t yet seen a photo of the rare Steller’s Sea Eagle that is currently visiting Maine, then here is your chance! This photo was taken by Mary Beth Booth of Auburn, Maine, on Thursday afternoon, January 12th, and we thank her so much for sharing it with us! Mary Beth writes, “I took Read More
Critter Chatter — Remembering Amy
It is with much sadness and great appreciation that this month’s column is written in memory of Amy Messier, who passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2021. Amy had been a volunteer at Duck Pond Wildlife Rehab Center in Vassalboro for almost 20 years. Although unable to work most of this past year due to Read More
Resolve, Authorizing the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry To Convey Certain Land in Aroostook County and Penobscot County
Good morning, Senator Dill, Representative O’Neil, and Members of the Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee. I’m Melanie Sturm, Forests and Wildlife Director at the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). I appreciate the opportunity to provide comments on LD 1756. Regarding Section 1, the proposal for T12 R13 in Aroostook County, we have a couple Read More
Support Mac Hunter for Appointment to LMF Board
Dear Senator Dill, Representative O’Neil, and Members of the Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee, I’m Melanie Sturm, Forests and Wildlife Program Director at the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). I’m providing testimony in support of Dr. Mac Hunter to serve on the Land for Maine’s Future (LMF) Board. We enthusiastically support Dr. Hunter’s nomination Read More
My Maine This Week: Barbara Heap
NRCM member Barbara Heap of Readfield, Maine, captured this gorgeous image in of the Magalloway River below Aziscohos Dam in Rangeley, Maine. She writes, “This place captured my heart!!” We can see why! We know that winter has arrived in Maine, but we share this photo to remind you that we are currently hosting our Read More
My Maine This Week: Jayne Winters
NRCM member and author of our Critter Chatter blog Jayne Winters of South China, Maine, has sent us some extraordinary photos over the years. Thank you, Jayne! These photos are ones that she took during a past winter in South China. This red fox was “pretty much a daily visitor, even 3-4x thanks to our Read More
