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.
Join NRCM Advocacy Director Pete Didisheim on April 23 in Topsham as he provides an insider’s view on environmental policy being discussed in the Maine State House and describe challenges faced from proposed federal rollbacks of environmental safeguards.
Great beer needs clean water, and NRCM is collaborating with breweries throughout the state to protect Maine’s waters through education and advocacy. Hear about our newly launched Maine Brewshed Alliance from NRCM's Kristin Jackson and three brewers who are part of the alliance: Christie Mahaffey (Foundation), Abe Furth (Orono Brewing), and Dan Kleban (Maine Beer Company).
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! Read the study that shows that it would do nothing to reduce climate-changing pollution.
April is Aveda Earth Month, and we’re teaming again with Maine salons to spread the word about the importance of protecting Maine’s clean, beautiful waters. Find out how you can get involved and show your support!
Birders Allison and Jeff Wells share an update on the first few months of their “mindfulness birding” Maine Big Year, including their sightings of some rare or uncommon species.
On April 2nd Tandem Coffee Roasters in Portland launched an ambitious initiative to drastically reduce waste at their two locations. Find out the results and learn of future plans from Tandem owners, Will and Kathleen Pratt.
This year, 10 Maine middle schools received grants from NRCM to support their students' work learning about and studying Maine's environment. Hear from the classes about their project ranging from bees to brook trout!
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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Do you know how much food the average Maine family of four wastes each year? Do you want to learn ways to reduce your food waste, plastic bag and foam food container use? Download or request a copy of our “Reduce Your Use” brochure for tips about how to lessen your impact on the environment and save money by making simple changes to your daily habits such as grocery shopping, consumer purchases, cutting back on food and other waste such as plastic bags and food containers that take centuries to break down.
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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