By Shelly Mountain and Alice Bolstridge, Special to the BDN Bangor Daily News op-ed Representatives for mining interests continue to lobby the Maine Legislature to weaken mining regulations that would allow Canadian-owned Irving Corp. to mine Bald Mountain in Aroostook County. In his March 9 radio address, Gov. Paul LePage implies that the residents of Read More
Clean Water
Clean, healthy waterways are vital to our day-to-day lives. They help ensure safe drinking water, suitable habitat for fish and other wildlife, and recreational opportunities that make Maine a special place to live, work, and visit. NRCM is working hard to protect and restore Maine’s lakes, rivers, and streams, now and for generations to come.
Brunswick Joins List of Towns that Ban Styrofoam Packaging
By Beth Brogan, BDN Staff Bangor Daily News news story BRUNSWICK, Maine — The Brunswick Town Council voted unanimously Monday evening to ban polystyrene foam, or Styrofoam, food containers beginning in October. The vote followed a public hearing before a standing-room-only crowd at which 16 people spoke, all but one in support of the ban, Read More
St. George School Aims to Restore Alewives
In the town of St. George, Maine, students have been working alongside their town’s Conservation Commission on a project to re-introduce alewives into their town marsh. The process requires collecting streamflow and water quality data as well as projects capturing oral narratives of community members who are invested in species restoration. Thus these students are Read More
Portland Committee Supports Restricting Synthetic Pesticides Within City Limits
The proposed ordinance is modeled after a similar measure under consideration in South Portland. By Dennis Hoey, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story Two Portland city councilors said Tuesday that they support a proposal that would significantly restrict the use of synthetic pesticides in the city. Portland’s pesticide ordinance, which is being drafted, should Read More
Businesses, Conservation Leaders, Sen. King Discuss Climate Change from Businesses Perspectives
Describe importance of tackling climate for businesses, and how responding creates new opportunities NRCM news release South Portland, ME – About 150 people, mostly from Maine businesses, gathered in South Portland today to examine climate change from a business perspective at an event put on by the Natural Resources Council of Maine and co-sponsored by Read More
Report: Portland Becoming Top Tier Sustainable City
Portland becoming lead sustainable city. WCSH-6 news story PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — A report from the Natural Resources Council of Maine released Tuesday recognized the efforts of 50 people and organizations across Portland that promote sustainability. The report highlighted six areas where these efforts are succeeding: local food, waste reduction, eco-friendly transportation, energy saving, Read More
Report: Portland on Track to Becoming ‘Top Tier’ Sustainable City
By Tom Porter MPBN news story PORTLAND, Maine – An environmental advocacy group today released a report that it hopes will gain Portland more national recognition for its work in promoting sustainability. The Natural Resources Council of Maine says Portland is now on track to become a “top tier” sustainable city. The group’s advocacy director, Read More
Clean Water is Lifeline to Livelihood
Our congressional delegation needs to back the EPA’s Clean Water Rule as tourists will stay away if waterways are polluted. By Bill Richards, Special to the Telegram Maine Sunday Telegram op-ed ABOUT THE AUTHOR Bill Richards of Sandy River Plantation is president of the Maine Wilderness Guides Organization. SANDY RIVER PLANTATION — Maine’s economy has Read More
South Portland Joins Portland in Imposing 5-cent Fee on Plastic Shopping Bags
The City Council also bans the use of polystyrene packaging. By Dennis Hoey, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story SOUTH PORTLAND — The city of South Portland joined Portland on Monday night as the only municipalities in Maine that have adopted ordinances requiring consumers to pay 5 cents for disposable, plastic shopping bags at Read More