By Bill Houston Sun Journal op-ed There were so many inaccuracies and malicious statements in J. Dwight’s op-ed (“NRCM isn’t working in Maine’s best interest,” Feb. 14), that it was hard to know where to begin in responding. My initial thought was to ignore his relentless criticism of the Natural Resources Council of Maine, but Read More
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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!
Global Warming Brings More Oddball Winter Weather to Maine
Citizens Detail Impacts and Call for Action at Augusta News Conference NRCM news release Today spokespeople met at the State House to share public safety, business, municipal, forestry, wildlife and conservation perspectives on “Odd-ball Winter Weather: Global Warming’s Wake-Up Call for the Northern United States.” The Northeast and Maine will experience more thin ice and Read More
Film Touts Record of Environmental Group
by David A. Sargent Sun Journal news story LEWISTON — About three dozen area residents and Bates College students viewed the premiere of a film Wednesday night celebrating the 50-year history of the Natural Resources Council of Maine. The half-hour production titled “Protecting the Nature of Maine” highlights spectacular views of Maine scenery and wildlife Read More
Maine Triples Conserved Land Since 2003
By Glenn Adams Bangor Daily News news story/ Associated Press BIGELOW PRESERVE, Maine — Clouds from a light snowfall shroud the peaks of the Bigelow Mountain Range, which reigns over western Maine forest trails, luring snowshoers and cross-country skiers on a winter afternoon. Maine’s vast backcountry backyard offers outdoors lovers 3.3 million acres set aside Read More
NRCM Statement at Rep. Chellie Pingree’s Event to Release Deca Elimination and Control Act of 2009
Statement by Matt Prindiville, NRCM Toxics Project Director “Today, Representative Pingree is moving forward to ensure Maine families and wildlife are protected from preventable diseases caused by the toxic chemical, deca-BDE. The sooner this bill is adopted by Congress, the sooner our children’s health will be protected. “The scientific evidence is clear. Deca threatens childhood Read More
Maine Board of Environmental Protection Hears from Moms, Doctors, Scientists, and Activists
Large Crowd Speaks Out Against Toxic Chemicals in Consumer Products NRCM and its partners in the Alliance for a Clean and Healthy Maine (AUGUSTA) The latest stop on the train carrying Maine’s Kid-Safe Products Law to full implementation was the Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) – a group that seldom sees large crowds at its Read More
Plum Creek Paid Legal Fees of Supporters
The money helped its allies be part of the Moosehead plan review, the company says, but critics say it unfairly influenced the process. by John Richardson, staff writer Portland Press Herald news story Plum Creek Timber Co. paid tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees for groups that supported its development plan in the Read More
Plum Creek’s Payments to Supporters Raising Questions
by Susan Sharon Maine Public Radio news story Opponents of the controversial Plum Creek development project are raising questions about the fact that the company has paid groups that testified in support of the project before state regulators. In addition, a company spokesman also acknowledged today that Plum Creek has now paid $1.7 million to Read More
Revised Land Use Guidelines Proposed
LURC mulls changes after public feedback by Kevin Miller Bangor Daily News news story AUGUSTA, Maine — Staff at the Land Use Regulation Commission are recommending numerous minor alterations but no major substantive changes to the latest draft of the comprehensive plan that guides policy decisions within the Unorganized Territory. LURC staff made the changes Read More