March 13, 2025 (Augusta, ME) — Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a massive, broadside attack on rules that protect public health, the climate, and our environment from air pollution, water pollution, and toxic emissions from fossil fuel power plants. On the eve of addressing a major energy conference in Read More
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Flawed EIS for Kennebec Dams Ignores Calls for a Collaborative Recovery Solution
March 5, 2025 (Augusta, ME) — A final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) issued for four dams on Maine’s lower Kennebec River ignores the best available science and could doom endangered Atlantic salmon to extinction while harming recovery of other sea-run fish, according to a coalition of local residents, conservation organizations, and fishing groups, together with Read More
New Report: Federal Climate Programs Spur $2.2B in Investment in Maine
February 3, 2025 (Augusta, ME) – The past few years have seen Maine families, local businesses, and Wabanaki Nations benefit from at least $2.2 billion in direct and induced investments in clean technology thanks to federal funding provided by Congress, according to a new analysis issued today. For the first time, the report quantifies the Read More
NRCM Gear on Sale!
All NRCM merch is on sale! Save up to 30% on sweatshirts, t-shirts, caps, totes, & more! Stay warm on these cold winter days with our new hooded sweatshirts and long-sleeved tees (we have toddler tees to match!). Check out our orange bandanas, too. Limited quantities of each available for purchase in our online shop. Get your NRCM gear before it sells out!
Birding with Jeff & Allison: Mystery of a Not-So-Common Gull
Critter Chatter — Reminiscing, Part V
2025 Environmental Priorities in Maine
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Bobcat, by Pam Wells
Bobcat
Bobcats are often confused with lynx, which is no surprise since the bobcat is the smallest of four lynx species. Learn more about bobcats, and be sure to check out the "cool fact" including which President had a bobcat spend a little bit of time at the White House in our newest Creature Feature.
Banner photo: Katahdin across Daicey Pond, Baxter State Park, by NRCM member Walter Mugdan
