Natural Resources Council of Maine
Protecting the Nature of Maine
Since 1959
Banner photo: Clearwater Lake, Industry, Maine, by Aaron Rivard
CMP wants to build a 145-mile transmission line though Maine's woods solely to bring hydropower from Quebec to Massachusetts, with no significant benefit to Maine people or our climate. Learn more about this bad idea for Maine people & environment.
If you were unable to attend the Army Corps' hearing on the CMP corridor, don't worry — there is still time to make your voice heard. The Army Corps of Engineers is accepting public comments on the proposed transmission line until January 6. Use the link below to submit your comments today!
Former NRCM board member & retired teacher Kathy Remmel shares some of her experiences as she has visited students involved in NRCM's Middle School grants program.
Weyerhaeuser recently announced that it wants to terminate the Moosehead Region Concept Plan that it acquired from Plum Creek when the companies merged. Cathy Johnson, NRCM Forests & Wildlife Director, shares thoughts about this news and what might come next.
Birds drop clues into the mysteries of their lives as they go about their daily business. In their most recent post, “Insider Secrets of Some of Maine’s Favorite Birds,” NRCM’s bird experts share some fun, fascinating info.
Learn about the remarkable accomplishments of each of this year's NRCM Conservation Leadership Award recipients: Jon Lund, Liz Caruso, SolaRise coalition members, & Sandi Howard. They are all making a real impact to protect Maine's environment.
Let us help you with some holiday gift ideas that everyone on your list will love. We also have some great tips to help reduce your impact on Maine's environment. If you have tips or ideas of your own, please share them with us at NRCM@nrcm.org.
Sign our petition to Maine legislators to urge them to pass an extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging law in 2020. Get involved to help reform recycling today: sign our petition, contact your municipal officials, and learn ways to reduce and reuse materials in your own home.
Find hiking trails, beaches, paddles, bike paths, & more with our interactive Explore Maine Map.
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Learn about our Maine Sporting Camp discount program.
Find out about events NRCM is hosting or taking part in throughout Maine. Plan to attend!
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Get NRCM t-shirts featuring beautiful artwork by Maine artist Jon Luoma, mugs, a black or khaki NRCM cap, totes, hand-crafted Passamaquoddy baskets, & more.
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Find out how to clean, control pests, and dispose of household cleaning products in a way that’s healthy for your family and the environment! Features dozens of easy “recipes” to clean drains, control ants and insects, polish your shoes, and more—the non-toxic way.
NRCM is dedicated to making information available on issues facing Maine’s environment and the people who rely upon it. Our publications, including our Maine Environment newsletters, will, we hope, help you better understand the topic of interest and provide you with information that you can use in your own work on behalf of the people, wildlife, and environment of Maine.
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Taking steps to improve energy efficiency in your everyday life can save you money, reduce pollution, add to your comfort, and improve your sense of well-being. Around the house, on the road, and in your community, following these tips can help you become more energy efficient. Request a free brochure today!
Did you know that the Canada Warbler is one of the latest arriving of the 26 warbler species that split their lives between Maine and the tropics of Central and South America and the Caribbean? Learn all about this more about this bird and why it is described as "secretive."
