We have been lucky to “meet” many new-to-us photographers recently thanks to our Fall in to Winter photo contest. One of those people is photographer Dan Tanner of Oakfield, Maine, in Aroostook County. Dan sent us some photos for the contest, but also sent this incredible photo from Oakfield to share here as our My Read More
Essential Climate Action for Maine: 100% by 2040
Earlier this week, in her State of the Budget address Governor Mills called on Maine to set a new goal of reaching 100% renewable energy by 2040. With the impacts of climate change already threatening our communities and the high costs of oil and gas hitting Mainers’ pocketbooks, it’s clear Maine must transition quickly to Read More
My Maine This Week: Jaye Kalil
Welcome to a new My Maine This Week photographer: Jaye Kalil of Harpswell, Maine! Jaye shares this photo they took of the Cundys Harbor working waterfront, complete with a sunrise and sea smoke. Where do you go to enjoy Maine’s coast? We’d love to see your pictures. Send them to us at nrcm@nrcm.org, and we Read More
Critter Chatter — Flying Rodents? Part 2
As a follow-up to last month’s article about the flying squirrel at Duck Pond Wildlife Care Center, I wanted to share some information I found from my online research. January’s column included a general overview from articles written by Carleen Cote several years ago, but I was curious about their habitat, diet, family structure, etc. Read More
LD 57, An Act to Amend Maine’s Endangered and Threatened Species List
Testimony in support of LD 57, An Act to Amend Maine’s Endangered and Threatened Species List Senator LaFountain, Representative Landry, and distinguished members of the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; I am Dr. Jeff Wells. I am a long-time member of the Natural Resources Council of Maine, a Fellow of the Cornell Lab of Read More
LD 71, Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 171: Control of Petroleum Storage Facilities
Testimony In Support of LD 71, Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 171: Control of Petroleum Storage Facilities, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection. Senator Brenner, Representative Gramlich, and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, my name is Todd Martin. I am the Director of NRCM Read More
My Maine This Week: Midcoast Winter by Steve Cartwright
NRCM member Steve Cartwright of Tenants Harbor, Maine, got out to enjoy some beautiful winter cross-country skiing before this past weekend’s deep freeze. The first photo is from a wooded path in Tenants Harbor. The second photo is one Steve took of some icy trees on Mount Battie in Camden Hills State Park. What Maine Read More
Reflections on My First Week
My first week as the Natural Resources Council of Maine’s CEO has been filled with inspiration as I’ve engaged with our talented staff and dedicated board. I am deeply honored to step into the leadership of such a respected organization, and I look forward to engaging with you as I settle in and hit my Read More
LD 175, An Act to Increase the Use of Municipal Waste-to-energy Processes as a Source of Renewable Energy
Testimony in Opposition to LD 175, An Act to Increase the Use of Municipal Waste-to-energy Processes as a Source of Renewable Energy Senator Lawrence, Representative Zeigler, and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology, my name is Sarah Nichols, and I am the Sustainable Maine Director for the Natural Resources Council of Read More
