June 17, 2026 (Augusta, ME) — The Trump Administration’s payout of $765 million in taxpayer dollars to energy developer Invenergy to walk away from four offshore wind leases, including two in the Gulf of Maine, is a huge step backward for affordability and reliability, according to Maine’s leading nonpartisan environmental advocacy organization. The Natural Resources Council of Maine issued the following statement from its Climate & Clean Energy Director Jack Shapiro in response Read More
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Transportation for Maine Calls for Sustainable and Affordable Options for People to Get Around
T4ME News release SKOWHEGAN, Maine (June 3, 2026) — A new statewide coalition, Transportation for Maine, launched today at the Skowhegan Opera House in Skowhegan. The coalition of more than a dozen organizations working in economic development, transit, social services, land use, climate, conservation, and fiscal responsibility will announce its shared vision, principles, and policy Read More
Environmental Organizations Unveil Policy Guide for Maine’s Next Leaders
“Meeting the Moment” weaves policy priorities for land and water protections, healthy people, affordable energy, Wabanaki sovereignty, and improved government systems into a 5-year blueprint for action AUGUSTA, ME – More than a dozen leading environmental and community health organizations released a comprehensive policy guide today, aimed at educating the public and future lawmakers about Read More
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Opposing NextEra's Attempt to Skirt Clean Air Laws at Wyman Station
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Nominations for our 2026 People's Choice Award are now open.
Nominate the person or group you know who is making a difference for Maine's environment through their volunteer work. Deadline to nominate: July 13, 2026
Atlantic sturgeon leaping out of Kennebec River in Waterville, by David Preston
Creature Feature
Atlantic and Shortnose Sturgeon
Did you know sturgeon have been around for more than 200 million years? Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon are the only two native species of sturgeon found in Maine waters. Learn more about them in our latest Creature Feature.
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