Natural Resources Council of Maine
Protecting the Nature of Maine
Since 1959
NRCM is following more than 200 bills that could affect Maine's environment this session. Bookmark and visit our Legislative Bill Tracking page to learn more about these pieces of legislation, read NRCM testimony, view latest action, and find out how you can get involved to protect the nature of Maine.
Our 60th anniversary is a great reminder that we must ensure strong environmental protections for those who will come after us. Hear from members about how their environmental priorities were encouraged by earlier generations and how they are passing these on to the next generation. Also, find out about upcoming events and how you can get involved.
Have you ever wondered what actually goes on at the State House? NRCM Advocacy Director Pete Didisheim has more than two decades of experience working at the Capitol to advocate for policies to protect Maine’s environment. In this episode, our host, Carly Peruccio, joins Pete for a visit to the State House as he deconstructs how the legislative process works and how citizens can shape state policies.
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 newly designed NRCM t-shirts and mugs, a black or khaki NRCM cap, totes, hand-crafted Passamaquoddy baskets, Atayne active apparel, & more.
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The Great Backyard Bird Count (Feb. 15-18) is a fun way to provide data to researchers studying changes in bird populations, and given all of the threats to birds and their habitats these days, there’s no better time to get active.
A junior at Bates College, Michaela Bowen says, "Working for NRCM gives me the ability to contribute to the incredible efforts being made to protect our irreplaceable environment and toward a cause that I have always been passionate about."
NRCM Senior Director of Advocacy Pete Didisheim writes about the environmental issues that will be priorities for the Natural Resources Council of Maine and other environmental groups during the 2019 legislative session, and shares ways in which you can get involved.
Winter is almost here, and now is a great time to find ways to improve your home's energy efficiency. Let NRCM help! Our brochure, "Bright Ideas: Tips for Home Energy Savings," is full of tips and ideas to help you save energy and save money on your home heating costs. Download or request your copy today!
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.
Bring a reusable coffee cup with you when purchasing coffee at your local coffee shop. And show it off, so others will be inspired to follow your example! To view more tips, click here. To subscribe to our Tip of the Day RSS feed, click here.
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Did you know that the red fox is the most widely distributed carnivore in the world and one of the most common animals in the Northern Hemisphere?
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