News release from NRCM, TU, and AMC March 13, 2020 (Augusta, ME) – The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today issued a draft permit for the controversial Central Maine Power (CMP) transmission line. Although the draft decision imposes several significant conditions, DEP’s announcement drew strong criticism from three conservation groups that intervened in both Read More
Land for Maine’s Future: 3 Reasons LMF is about More than Land Conservation
When Land for Maine’s Future (LMF) was enacted in 1987, the program was remarkably forward-looking and a harbinger of good things to come. Over the past three decades, LMF has become Maine’s most important and popular land conservation program. But the program has not received any new funding since 2012, which is why we’re working Read More
My Maine This Week: David Small
Long-time NRCM member and My Maine This Week photographer David Small of Old Town shares some of his beautiful winter photos from the Hirundo Wildlife Refuge in Old Town, Maine. David captures some of this winter’s beautiful snow and ice in these photos. David also shares more of his photos, many of Maine’s spectacular wildlife, Read More
In Support of LD 2112, An Act to Limit the Use of Hydrofluorocarbons to Fight Climate Change
Senator Carson, Representative Tucker, and other members of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee, my name is Dylan Voorhees and I am the Climate and Clean Energy Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). NRCM strongly supports this bill as a cost-effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet Maine’s essential climate Read More
My Maine This Week: Darryl Wood
With just a few weeks of winter left in Maine, people are getting out to enjoy all that this time of year has to offer. Skiing, snowboarding, hiking, snowmobiling—the opportunities are endless! This photo of the Bigelow Range in Western Maine, was taken by NRCM member Darryl Wood of New Sharon, Maine. Darryl writes, “Bigelow Read More
In Support of LD 2104, An Act to Support and Increase the Recycling of Packaging
Senator Carson, 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 speak in strong support of LD 2104. I have provided a folder attached to Read More
Bill Would Help Save Maine’s Struggling Recycling Programs
NRCM news release Augusta, ME (February 25, 2020) – A bill being heard by lawmakers on Wednesday will help save taxpayers money and improve Maine’s struggling recycling programs by asking large corporations to share in responsibility for managing the flood of wasteful packaging entering the state. LD 2104 would apply a proven solution called Extended Read More
My Maine This Week: Grafton Notch by Linda Woods
We always love when long-time NRCM member Linda Woods of Waterville, Maine, shares her photos with us. This time, Linda went to her favorite place, Grafton Notch, and came back with these wintry photos from her adventures. Thank you, Linda! Have you been out exploring Maine’s outdoors this winter (or any season, really)? If so, Read More
Climate and Clean Energy Priorities for Maine in the Year Ahead
Maine isn’t hesitating to step up and tackle climate change head on, with new laws that set ambitious new targets for reducing pollution. And we have unrolled the welcome mat for solar and other clean energy solutions. In 2020, our biggest challenge will be making sure our actions meet our aspirations. We must grasp the Read More
