Maine people delivered a stunning defeat to the Central Maine Power (CMP) corridor at the ballot box on November 2nd. The overwhelming vote to reject the corridor sends a clear message that Mainers are not going to accept the damage done to Maine’s western mountains, especially for a project that offers no new climate benefit. Read More
Notes from Lisa
"Notes from Lisa" was a blog written by former NRCM CEO Lisa Pohlmann about her experiences as CEO, including her perspectives and interactions doing our advocacy work, meeting with NRCM members and others across the state, and enjoying first-hand the beauty of the Maine environment that NRCM works so hard to protect. Lisa was NRCM CEO from 2011 until her retirement in 2022.
Reaching Out with Digital Outreach
The heart of NRCM’s mission has always been to mobilize people who care about Maine’s environment. This year, we are building on our legacy of grassroots organizing. We’re excited to introduce Kristin Jackson as our new Digital Outreach Manager. Kristin is building on our existing digital organizing work and is highly focused on finding more Read More
Biden-Harris Inauguration a Hopeful Moment for Maine’s Environment
If the Day One Executive Orders of the Biden-Harris Administration are any indication, we are about to experience a new era for America, one based in science, truth, and respect. This was made very clear during the Inauguration on Wednesday January 20, 2020. Importantly, President Biden understands that we must act quickly to confront the Read More
Maine Takes Its Next Step on the Climate Crisis
On December 1st, Governor Mills is expected to release a new Climate Action Plan that has been under development by the Maine Climate Council for more than a year. This new plan arrives as President-elect Biden is reported to be considering a quick focus on tackling climate change by signing numerous executive orders on the Read More
Working Together to Protect the Nature of Maine
This election has been like no other in my memory. It has been emotional and draining for many of us because we understand at a visceral level that the outcomes will be consequential for years to come. As we continue to watch the results and consider what they mean for ourselves, our families, and our Read More
The Hard Work Continues
Greetings to you, dear NRCM members. This is a time of tremendous social upheaval. The blatant racism we have witnessed has shaken me to the core. I am greatly concerned that we are also dealing with a pandemic, and there is so little helpful leadership in our country now. I lived through the 1960s and know what violence and hate can do. Read More
Protecting Maine’s Environment Means Protecting It for All
Like many of you, I have been shaken to my core watching the video of George Floyd’s horrific death at the hands of a white police officer. Floyd’s murder is one of several racist and hateful attacks we have collectively witnessed over the past few months, from the wrongful death of Breonna Taylor in Kentucky Read More
Protecting the Nature of Maine and Each Other
I hope that you and your families are safe and healthy. At the Natural Resources Council of Maine, we are doing everything that we can to keep our staff safe and healthy as well, while continuing with the strong work that the nature of Maine needs from us. With positive cases of COVID-19 increasing in Read More
Reflections On Our Work Together
On October 16, NRCM celebrated our 2019 Conservation Leadership Award recipients. The event took place in Portland, at the Jewish Community Alliance and was filled with warmth and celebration among our members and friends. It was truly an honor to recognize people so dedicated to helping protect the nature of Maine. I invite you to Read More
