“I took this photo while on a walk with the pups. This breathtaking view of Wilson Lake is just steps from our house.” Photo by Lucy Wess of Wilton, Maine To see past My Maine This Week photos, or to submit a photo of your own to be featured on our website, please visit www.nrcm.org/our-maine/my-maine-this-week. Read More
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NRCM Presents Awards to Conservation Leaders
Augusta, ME – The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM), the state’s leading nonprofit membership organization working to protect Maine’s environment, has named its 2017 Conservation Leadership Award winners. The award is given each year to individuals or groups who have made an extraordinary contribution to the protection of Maine’s land, air, waters, or wildlife. Read More
My Maine This Week: Donna Conkling
“This is the beach on the east side of Lake Nahmakanta, where we have enjoyed camping for the last 25 years.” Photo by NRCM member Donna Conkling of Skowhegan, Maine To see past My Maine This Week photos, or to submit a photo of your own to be featured on our website, please visit www.nrcm.org/our-maine/my-maine-this-week.
My Maine This Week: Tyler Cook
“As I explored the carriage trails of Acadia National Park for a lunch spot, I found this scenic view of Eagle Lake.” Photo by Tyler Cook of Scarborough, Maine To see past My Maine This Week photos, or to submit a photo of your own to be featured on our website, please visit www.nrcm.org/our-maine/my-maine-this-week.
My Maine This Week: Rebecca Hewitt
“This photo was taken at Crystal Lake in Gray, Maine, right before I jumped in to swim at 5:00 a.m.” Photo by Rebecca Hewitt of New Gloucester, Maine Rebecca submitted this photo via her smartphone. You can send us your beautiful photos of Maine with the click of a button – just email your photo to us, caption Read More
Federal Rollbacks Threaten State’s Drinking Water, Fishing Spots, Economy
Plans to reduce waterway protections, EPA research funding and pollution rules are all bad for Mainers. by Eliot Stanley of Portland, formerly chair of the Maine Regulatory Fairness Board and a record-holding Sebago Lake angler, serves on the board of the Sebago Lake Anglers Association. Portland Press Herald op-ed Summer is here. It’s the time Read More
My Maine This Week: Phil Poirier
“This photo was taken on the Sunrise Squall Line of Flagstaff Lake in Deadriver Township, Maine, taken from the Round Barn Campsite, part of the Bigelow Preserve, a Maine Public Reserved Land.” Photo by Phil Poirier of Farmington, Maine To see past My Maine This Week photos, or to submit a photo of your own Read More
Maine Environmental Advocates Warn of “Crippling” Cuts in Trump Budget
One describes the range of cuts as a ‘full-on attack’ on a natural resource-dependent state. by Colin Woodard, staff writer Portland Press Herald news story President Donald Trump has not backed off on a wide range of federal budget cuts and program eliminations that critics have for months warned would devastate Maine’s economy and environment. Read More
EPA Cuts Could Mean Trouble for Maine
WGME news story Watch full news video. PORTLAND (WGME) — The Trump administration is proposing deep cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency, and if those cuts are approved, some say it could mean trouble for Maine. A new report released Thursday by the Natural Resources Council of Maine says the president’s 2018 budget singles out Read More