An important component of knowledge as a Registered Maine Guide is the ability to read a topographic map and having a real-time, firm understanding of topography. This is big-picture thinking. Not only is this extremely important and helpful when you’re leading a group on a hike, it is a deciding factor in maintaining a high Read More
My Maine This Week: Fall In To Winter Photo Contest Winter Photos
The Natural Resources Council of Maine recently hosted a “Fall In To Winter” photo contest, with 22 people from around Maine sharing their gorgeous Maine photos. Here are all of the photos from the Winter category. The “Winter Winner” in this photo contest was Wendy Weiger of Greenville Junction, Maine with her winter Katahdin photo. Congratulations, Read More
NRCM CEO Lisa Pohlmann Announces Retirement
Pohlmann spent past decade strengthening Maine’s largest environmental advocacy group to meet today’s challenges NRCM news release March 9, 2022 (Augusta, ME) – Lisa Pohlmann announced today that she will be retiring and stepping down as CEO of the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) by the end of 2022. Pohlmann was NRCM’s first female Read More
Testimony in Support Certain Provisions of LD 1995 Related to Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry
Testimony in Support of LD 1995, An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2023 Senator Breen, Representative Pierce, Read More
My Maine This Week: Leda Beth Gray
NRCM member and activist Leda Beth Gray of Blue Hill, Maine, shares these beautiful photos she took while on a recent trip to Acadia National Park. These next two photos are lichens on the south ridge of Cadillac Mountain. Leda Beth writes, “On a basalt dike that cuts through the granite near the feather bed Read More
My Maine This Week: Byrd Wood
Today’s My Maine This Week photographer is NRCM member Byrd Wood of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Look at that blue sky! Byrd writes, “This photo was taken when we were cross-country skiing at Harris Farm in Dayton. The sky was a brilliant blue and the snow hung on the trees like soft cotton balls.” Do you have Read More
A Winter Rowing Adventure in Belfast
For more than 10 years, the Natural Resources Council of Maine has partnered with Maine sporting camps to offer discounts on outdoor adventures and overnight stays to NRCM members. Recently we have started partnering with other outdoor recreation companies, the most recent being DoryWoman Rowing in Belfast. Between now and May 31, 2022, contact us Read More
LD 1959, Ensure Transmission & Distribution Utility Accountability
Senator Lawrence, Representative Berry, and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Technology, my name is Rebecca Schultz. I am the Senior Advocate for Climate and Clean Energy for the Natural Resources Council of Maine. I am testifying in support of LD 1959, with suggested changes to strengthen the legislation. We believe Read More
It All Boils Down to Climate Change
Maine winters are long. The sweetest light at the end of the tunnel for some is sugaring season, that short stretch of time just before spring when the winter temps rise to above freezing during the day and into the 20s at night, and the sap flows from the maple trees. Since 2017, my husband Read More
