Each month, we highlight news stories and opinion pieces related to Maine’s air, land, water, and wildlife. We update News & Noteworthy weekly with the latest news related to the nature of Maine, including the work of staff at the Natural Resources Council of Maine. March 23, 2023 We told you some months ago about Read More
NOAA Ignores Science Showing Extinction Threat for Atlantic Salmon
An analysis released today by NOAA Fisheries ignores the threat to sea-run fish posed by four dams on Maine’s Kennebec River, according to a leading fisheries biologist and local Maine conservationists. The decision specifically understates the potential for extinction of endangered Atlantic salmon if the four dams are allowed to continue operating. “We have Read More
A Guide’s Guide to Hiring a Maine Guide
The Natural Resources Council of Maine partners with sporting camps and outdoor recreation businesses around the state to offer a discount on their services and lodging to NRCM members. NRCM creates opportunities for these traditional recreation businesses to share their expertise One of our partners is Mahoosuc Guide Service, based in Newry. Co-founder Kevin Slater Read More
My Maine This Week: Views of Katahdin by Patricia Williams
This week’s photos by NRCM member Patricia Williams of Pelham, Massachusetts are stunning views of Katahdin as seen from the New England Outdoor Center in Millinocket. With spring arriving this week, we know that snow is melting and soon trees will be budding, so we are sharing these very snowy photos to celebrate the changing of Read More
Critter Chatter – Spring Forward!
By the time you read this month’s column, we will have turned the clocks ahead an hour, and despite any late season snowstorms, we know that spring is right around the corner. In looking through some of Carleen Cote’s old articles (dating from the 1990s), I thought I’d share one that is still applicable all Read More
Willow Oil Project Approval Ignores Urgency of Climate Change
On Monday March 13, 2023, the Biden Administration approved the Conoco-Phillips Willow project, a massive oil drilling proposal that would become the largest on federal lands in the United States. In response, the Natural Resources Council of Maine released the following statement from Federal Project Advocate Anya Fetcher: “The Biden Administration’s approval of the Conoco-Phillips Read More
The ASMR of Forest Bathing
Have you ever found yourself out in the woods and noticed a deep sense of feeling fully present in your body, the moment, and your surroundings? Some examples include: your heart beating in your ears, hands and legs scraping against rock, as you pull yourself over the crux, followed by a whisper of gratitude to Read More
My Maine This Week: Fall in to Winter Photo Contest Winners
The Natural Resources Council of Maine is happy to announce the winners of this year’s Fall in to Winter photo contest. Thank you to the more than 90 talented photographers who sent in their beautiful Maine photos for this year’s contest. Thank you also to all of you who took the time to place your Read More
Maine Trails Madness
We’re down to the Semi-finals! Congrats to our division winners from last week: Rangeley Lakes Trails (Lakes Division), Katahdin (Mountain Division), Acadia National Park Trails (Coast Division), and Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument Trails (Forest Division). Show your love for your favorite Maine trails by casting your vote below. Help decide which trails advance Read More
