by George Smith GeorgeSmithMaine column An outstanding collection of Mainers – including some sportsmen — gathered at the request of Pete Didisheim of the Natural Resource Council of Maine to speak to Governor Paul LePage about environmental issues on January 20 before a live audience of 500 environmentalists at the Augusta Civic Center. A diverse Read More
Maine Environmental News
Maine environmental news often comes quickly and with little warning. Stay up to date on Maine environment news.
From issues such as climate change, healthy waters, Maine forests and wildlife, and sustainability—and environmental policy that could impact them—you’ll find NRCM’s up-to-the-minute news releases to see our perspective on the most pressing issues facing Maine’s land, air, waters, and wildlife. This includes findings relating to our role as Maine’s watchdog of activities of state environmental agencies—we stand ready to blow the whistle when regulations are not enforced.
You can also find our news “round up,” News & Noteworthy, which puts the spotlight on media stories that do a particularly good job capturing current news about Maine's environment. We hope you find this part of our website helpful and informative!
Environmental Advocates Defend State Safeguards
Gov. LePage takes notes but doesn’t reverse his pledge to roll back Maine regulations. by Beth Quimby, staff writer Portland Press Herald news story AUGUSTA – Gov. Paul LePage listened Thursday as a series of speakers explained how environmental laws have been good for their lives, businesses and health. But he stopped short of reversing Read More
LePage and Environmental Groups Focus on Maine’s Natural Resources
by Kevin Miller Bangor Daily News news story AUGUSTA, Maine — More than two dozen people, ranging from farmers and foresters to an Olympic gold medalist, had a clear message for Gov. Paul LePage on Thursday: Laws safeguarding Maine’s natural resources are good for both the environment and business. As an enthusiastic crowd of more Read More
Forum: Clean Environment Helps Maine Economy
by Glenn Adams, The Associated Press AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — More than 500 people packed a forum Thursday in which resource-oriented businesses and activities, from lobstering to hog farming, drew connections between strong environmental regulations and a vibrant Maine economy — all as Gov. Paul LePage listened. More than two dozen panelists representing an array Read More
2011 Environmental Roundtable with Governor LePage
On January 20, 2011, NRCM sponsored a Roundtable on Maine People and the Environment at which speakers presented to Maine Governor Paul LePage their views on why a clean and healthy environment is important for their job, our economy, the quality of life of Maine people, and our state’s future. More than 500 citizens from Read More
LePage Hears Case for Protecting Maine’s Environment
by Susan Sharon MPBN radio news story For weeks, business owners and leaders have been sounding off about Maine’s onerous regulatory climate. And Gov. Paul LePage has been lending his ear and offering his own thoughts about environmental regulations and the need for reform. Today it was the environmental community’s turn to meet with the Read More
Maine Environmental Leader to Battle Rollback of Protections
Lisa Pohlmann, who will head the Natural Resources Council, says she hopes both parties will keep backing ‘green’s laws. by Beth Quimby, staff member Portland Press Herald news story As the new leader of one of Maine’s most influential environmental advocacy groups, Lisa Pohlmann says she will fight any attempts to roll back regulations that Read More
Lisa Pohlmann to Head Natural Resources Council of Maine
NRCM news release The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) is pleased to announce that Lisa Pohlmann of Jefferson has been selected as the organization’s new executive director. The group’s longtime executive director, Brownie Carson, announced last spring that he would be retiring after 26 years at NRCM. Now that the extensive national search process Read More
New NRCM Director Opens Up About Challenges Ahead
by Susan Sharon MPBN radio news story Maine’s largest environmental group has a new executive director. Lisa Pohlmann takes over the helm at the Natural Resources Council of Maine at the end of the month when Brownie Carson officially steps down after 26 years. Pohlmann is a former board president and deputy director at NRCM Read More