Gabriel Vigna of Harpswell, Maine, shares some photos he took last month while visiting the Ducktrap River Preserve in Lincolnville. Do you know what these are? They are spotted salamander egg masses in the river! Thank you for sharing these photos with us, Gabriel! Do you have interesting and beautiful wildlife or landscape photos from Read More
Wolfden CEO Makes Outrageous Claims in Investor Advertising Videos about Mining in Maine
NRCM news release June 14, 2021 (Augusta, ME) — In a stunning series of videos from investor events over the past few years, the CEO of a Canadian mining company, Wolfden Resources, made unfounded and inflammatory statements about the company’s proposed metal mine in Maine. In the interviews detailed below, CEO Ron Little brags about not having to Read More
New Law Will Help Mainers Dispose of Unused Drugs Safely and for Free
News release from NRCM and the Product Stewardship Institute June 11, 2021 (Augusta, ME) — Mainers will be able to dispose of unused medications safely and for free under a bill signed into law by Governor Janet Mills. LD 8, sponsored by Senator Anne Carney and championed by former Senator Geoffrey Gratwick, will establish a network of drug-collection Read More
News & Noteworthy — June 2021
Here are some highlights from this month’s news stories and opinion pieces related to the environment, including Maine’s air, land, water, and wildlife, in this month’s News & Noteworthy from the Natural Resources Council of Maine. June 10, 2021 Since the sun is shining brightly this morning as we share this week’s news with you, Read More
My Maine This Week: David Small
NRCM member David Small of Old Town, Maine, shares many of his incredible wildlife and nature photos with us. This week, we want to share some of his stunning Osprey photos, taken around the state. To see more amazing photos by David, view his slideshow of Maine photos. Have you been able to capture photos Read More
My Maine This Week: Tom Gilley
This week, we have another new-to-us My Maine This Week photographer. Tom Gilley of Steep Falls, Maine, shares two of his beautiful photos with us for this week’s feature. You can see more of Tom’s photos on Instagram @tomartsproject. About the first one, Tom writes, “The sunrise at the Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse was spectacular Read More
News & Noteworthy — May 2021
Here are some of the highlights from this month’s news stories and opinion pieces related to the environment, including Maine’s air, land, water, and wildlife, in this month’s News & Noteworthy from the Natural Resources Council of Maine. May 27, 2021 How many of you in Maine are noticing more pollen than usual these days? Read More
New Mountain Biking Trails in the Moosehead Region
About three years ago, a group of outdoor enthusiasts in Greenville, Maine, got together to explore the possibility of building a world-class mountain bike trail system. We are very excited to announce that our vision is going to become a reality. We have formed a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization called Moosehead Outdoor Alliance, and our group Read More
My Maine This Week: Jesse Roussell
As we are heading into summer, we want to share this 4th of July view of a sunset on Beech Mountain at Acadia National Park. This breathtaking photo is by Jesse Roussell of Manchester, New Hampshire, a new My Maine This Week photographer. Thanks, Jesse, for sharing this gorgeous view. If you want to see Read More
