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
State House Watch
Working for legislation to protect Maine’s environment is an essential part of NRCM’s mission for the people of Maine. During the legislative session, we are at the Maine State House, just a block from our office, to work for new safeguards and also to defend existing legislation that protects Maine’s land, air, water, and wildlife.
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
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
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
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
First-in-the-Nation Product Stewardship Bill Signed Into Law
Bill Evolves from Controversy to “Win-Win” for Business and the Environment Natural Resources Council of Maine * Maine State Chamber of Commerce AUGUSTA – Today, Governor Baldacci signed LD 1631, “An Act to Provide for the Responsible Recycling of Consumer Products,” sponsored by Rep. Melissa Walsh Innes of Yarmouth. The new law, passed with overwhelming Read More
Maine House Unanimously Passes An Act Regarding Maine’s Energy Future, 137-0
NRCM news release Today the Maine House voted 137-0 to pass “An Act Regarding Maine’s Energy Future.” The bill was drafted by a joint select committee created this session by Speaker Hannah Pingree and Senate President Libby Mitchell. The bill sets ambitious goals to weatherize 100% of Maine residences and half of Maine businesses by Read More
