Wood Duck
Learn more about Maine's wildlife.
NRCM ISSUES IN THE NEWS
It's About "Dam" Time
NRCM blog post
NRCM blog post
World's Carbon Dioxide Levels Hit "Troubling Milestone"
Portland Press Herald news story
Portland Press Herald news story
Are Toxic Chemicals Putting Your Family at Risk?
CNN.com op-ed
CNN.com op-ed
Lawmakers Mostly Stand Up Against Environmental Assault
Portland Phoenix news story
Portland Phoenix news story
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
My Maine This Week
This week's feature is by Marilyn Hartman of
Lakeville, Maine.
Share your love for Maine by sending us your photos or poems. We'd love to see your spring photos!
Safe Chemicals Act
Federal chemical safety laws
have not been updated in over 35 years. Write to Senators Snowe and Collins to urge them to support the Safe Chemicals Act of 2011.
Support Clean Air
Tell the EPA that you support efforts to protect our health, environment, and economy with new standards to reduce carbon pollution from power plants.
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TIP OF THE DAY
Update Your Lawnmower.Before 1999, lawnmower engines were unregulated by the EPA; running one for one hour generated as much air pollution as running a car for two days! If your lawnmower was made before 1999, trade it in for a newer, cleaner model.
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The Land for Maine's Future program has protected land in all 16 Maine counties, and that land is available to you for a variety of outdoor activities. Visit our web page of 16 great hikes on LMF land. Then head out to enjoy Maine's beauty this summer! | |
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Join us in Augusta's Capitol Park on Saturday, September 29th for Rachel's Run and Kids' Fun. This event will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. The day starts with a 5K walk/run and is followed by a kids' obstacle course fun run. Learn more and sign up today! |