Each month, we highlight news stories and opinion pieces related to the Natural Resources Council of Maine’s work to protect Maine’s air, land, water, and wildlife. April 2024 On the last day of the 2024 legislative session, the House and Senate passed a bill that will help move ahead with an offshore wind port at Read More
April 18, 2024: Covenant of the Salmon People Film, Bangor
NRCM, Sierra Club Maine, the Nez Perce Tribe, the Wabanaki Alliance, the Penobscot Nation, the Atlantic Salmon Federation, and the Downeast Salmon Federation hosted a showing of Covenant of the Salmon People, a 60-minute documentary portrait of the Nez Perce Tribe as they continue to carry out their ancient promise to protect the Chinook salmon. Read More
Maine Trails Bond Approved by Legislature
Proposal to invest $30 million on trails headed to November ballot April 16, 2024 (Augusta, ME) – The Maine Legislature today approved the Maine Trails Bond that would provide $30 million over four years to invest in the design, development, and maintenance of trails statewide. In a strong show of bipartisan support, the House voted 133-6, Read More
April 17, 2024: Covenant of the Salmon People Film, Brunswick
NRCM, Sierra Club Maine, the Nez Perce Tribe, the Wabanaki Alliance, the Penobscot Nation, the Atlantic Salmon Federation, and the Downeast Salmon Federation hosted a showing of Covenant of the Salmon People, a 60-minute documentary portrait of the Nez Perce Tribe as they continue to carry out their ancient promise to protect the Chinook salmon. Read More
Wednesday, May 1: 2024 Legislative Session Recap, Zoom
Please join us online for a legislative recap: “Maine’s Environment in the 2024 Session.” We’ll be featuring our staff and guest speakers to share highlights and stories of our accomplishments — and setbacks — at the State House. Advance registration is required for Zoom link.
Thursday, May 2: Reunite the Kennebec!, Freeport
Reunite the Kennebec! Thursday, May 2, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Freeport Join us at the Patagonia Store to watch “Paddling the Saco” followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with environmental experts about river restoration efforts in Maine, including on the Kennebec. Enjoy local food and drinks. Event hosted by: Patagonia, NRCM, Rivers for Change, Atlantic Salmon Read More
My Maine This Week: Total Solar Eclipse by David Preston
NRCM member David Preston of China Village, Maine, joined thousands of other people in the trek north to view the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Northern Maine was in the path of totality, and the event did NOT disappoint. Here are three of David’s photos from the day. Thank you, David! If you Read More
Saturday, May 11: Bird Walk at Perham Stream with Jeff and Allison Wells
Join NRCM’s bird experts and authors of the book, Maine’s Favorite Birds, for a leisurely bird walk. We’ll welcome newly arriving warblers like Northern Parula, Black-throated Green, and the dazzling Blackburnian as White-throated Sparrows and other species serenade us along the trail. Space is limited. Sign up today.
Saturday, May 18: Sandy River Paddle
Join NRCM staff for a paddle with Atlantic Salmon Federation’s Jeff Reardon to explore why the Sandy is vital for the recovery of Atlantic salmon and other sea-run fish. This 11 mile, 3-4-hour paddle begins in Strong and ends in Fairbanks area of Farmington. Get all the details and register here.