Thank you to our frequent My Maine This Week photographer and NRCM member Gerard Austin for sharing this beautiful photo of painted trillium that he took recently in his hometown of Solon, Maine.
Creature Feature: Atlantic and Shortnose Sturgeon
Atlantic & Shortnose Sturgeon Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchu & Acipenser brevirostrum Cool Fact: 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. They are anadromous fish, which means they spend most of their adult lives in saltwater but migrate Read More
My Maine This Week: Views of Acadia by Peter Simmons
Longtime NRCM member Peter Simmons of Brunswick, Maine, shares some beautiful photos he took on a recent trip to Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. With this week being the unofficial start to summer in Maine, now’s the perfect time to make your plans to visit Maine’s national park, national monuments, state parks, and Read More
My Maine This Week: Chestnut-sided Warbler by David Small
David Small of Old Town, Maine, was a longtime NRCM member and one of our most frequent photographers who submitted hundreds of photos to us for our My Maine This Week feature. David’s wildlife photos — especially of birds and ducks — are stunning. This week’s are no different. They are of Chestnut-sided Warblers Dave 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
My Maine This Week: Wildlife in Kennebunkport by Nina Ella Jonas
This week’s photos by Nina Ella Jonas share two wildlife sightings she had in her hometown of Kennebunkport, Maine. Welcome, Nina, as our newest My Maine This Week photographer! Thank you for sharing your photos. The first is a beautiful Great Blue Heron and the second, twin white-tailed deer! What amazing wildlife we have here Read More
My Maine This Week: Skunk Cabbage by John DeWitt
NRCM member John DeWitt of Isle au Haut shares his photo from earlier this spring and writes, “Here is a photo of skunk cabbage at a very early stage. It’s a very interesting plant that many don’t really notice until it gets its big green leaves.” What are the signs of spring you are seeing Read More
Maine’s Environment in the 2026 Legislative Session: Progress & Outcomes
The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) is the voice for Maine’s environment at the State House. We work together with people and organizations across Maine to advance progress on climate action, land conservation and wildlife protection, cleaner air and water, and holding polluters accountable for the waste they create. These results were only possible through the Read More
Creature Feature: Red-winged Blackbird
Red-winged Blackbird Agelaius phoeniceus Cool Fact: Red-winged Blackbirds can reach flight speeds up to 30 MPH and will travel as far as 50 miles to feed, returning to their roost at night. After last month’s feature about spring peepers, it seemed fitting to recognize another species that’s a harbinger of spring: the Red-Winged Blackbird. Its Read More
