50 years ago, the Androscoggin River was a stark example of the need for change: heavily polluted, unsafe for recreation, and deadly to fish and wildlife. Today, it is a model for the progress we can make and will continue to make in restoring and protecting our waters thanks to all those who have helped Read More
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Exploring and Celebrating Maine’s Clean Water
The 50th anniversary of the iconic Clean Water Act (CWA) is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the health and beauty of Maine’s water resources. Our lakes, rivers, streams, and coastline are central to what makes Maine so beloved. There are so many spectacular places to visit, how do you decide where to go? I hope Read More
My Maine This Week: Barbara Heap
NRCM member Barbara Heap of Readfield, Maine, has been out enjoying all that Maine’s environment has to offer this summer. Enjoy two photos that she took on trips earlier this summer. The first is the view from her kayak of Wilson Pond in Greenville. The second is a gorgeous rainbow over the Bigelow Preserve. Wow! Read More
My Maine This Week: Gerard Monteux
My Maine This Week frequent photographer and NRCM member Gerard Monteux of Hancock, Maine, shares his gorgeous photos of a Common Loon family on Moulton Pond in Dedham and writes, “This chick is just four days old, and is quickly learning the ropes from its parents. These lessons include precisely how to pose for the Read More
My Maine This Week: Sam Horine
NRCM member Sam Horine of Skowhegan, Maine, shares another of his beautiful photos with us this week. Sam shares his photo of the hills of New Vineyard, as photographed during a peaceful paddle on Lily Pond, a “beautiful undeveloped pond” in Franklin County. What is your favorite place to go to get away from the Read More
50 Clean Water Champions to be Honored as Maine Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Clean Water Act
Fifty years ago, the magnitude of pollution in the Androscoggin and other Maine rivers reached a tipping point, helping to galvanize passage of the Clean Water Act. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) will recognize 50 Clean Water Champions who have been leaders in Read More
My Maine This Week: Leslie Burhoe
NRCM member and retired staffer Leslie Burhoe of Wayne, Maine, captured this beautiful sunset on Androscoggin Lake in Wayne. We have had some spectacular sunrises and sunsets lately. If you have captured any, please share your photos with us at nrcm@nrcm.org. Where is your favorite place to watch a Maine sunset?
My Maine This Week: Glen Widmer
NRCM supporter Glen Widmer of Montville, Maine, shares this photo from last summer and writes, “Our family and my wife’s brother’s family spent four days in the Debsconeag Lakes. Beautiful paddling and laborious portages. This was our final night of camping on First Debsconeag.” Are you starting to plan your summer camping trips? Have you Read More
My Maine This Week: John Neal
Did you know that 2022 is the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act? Learn more about this important legislation and what it has meant for Maine and the nation since 1972 in this blog post by NRCM Senior Director of Advocacy Pete Didisheim. And then enjoy these beautiful photos of some of Maine’s waters. Read More
