Senator Dill, Representative Hickman, and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, my name is Sarah Nichols and I am the Sustainable Maine Project Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine. I appreciate this opportunity to testify in support of LD 2083. NRCM is supporting this bill because we believe Read More
My Maine This Week: Bald Eagles by Garrett Noddin
New My Maine This Week photographer Garrett Noddin of Hallowell, Maine, shares his recent photo of not one but FOUR Bald Eagles (three immature and one adult), spotted recently on the Kennebec River in Hallowell. What a sight! Do you have photos of Bald Eagles or other Maine wildlife to share with us? If so, Read More
My Maine This Week: Dyer Long Pond by Callie Wronker
“Finally, winter here! Frozen lake and snow…yippeeee! One recent January afternoon, I went for a snowshoe walk on Dyer Long Pond. Just wonderful!” Photo by NRCM member Callie Wronker of Jefferson and Portland, Maine. Winter is definitely here, and we would love to see your snow and ice photos from around the state. Do you Read More
In Support of LD 1933, An Act To Promote Bulk Retail Purchasing
Senator Herbig, Representative Daughtry, and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business, my name is Sarah Nichols and I am the Sustainable Maine Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). I’m testifying in support of LD 1933. NRCM has been a leading advocate of policies that support Read More
Why the Maine Climate Council is Key to Bold Climate Action
States are laboratories for policy innovation, and nowhere is that happening more in Maine than on clean energy and climate action. In 2019, Governor Janet Mills and bipartisan majorities of the Legislature passed new laws aimed at improving public health and strengthening the economy by reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. Read More
My Maine This Week: David Preston
NRCM member David Preston of South China, Maine, captured this stunning image last week near China Lake. He writes, “Saw this pair of Bald Eagles by China Lake this morning, hoping for an ice fisherman to leave a perch for them…” Have you seen Bald Eagles or other wildlife this winter? We would love to Read More
Boothbay Makes Strides in Reducing Plastic Pollution
With financial assistance from the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM), the Boothbay Region Committee for a Plastic-Free Peninsula (PFP) began our activities in 2019. Our first project aimed to reduce the usage of single-use plastic bags. We decided to focus first on young people and sponsored a table at an annual Earth Day fair Read More
In Support of LD 1750, “An Act to Establish Appliance Energy and Water Standards”
Senator Carson, Representative Tucker, and other members of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee, my name is Dylan Voorhees and I am the Climate and Clean Energy Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). NRCM strongly supports this bill as an extremely cost-effective way to lower utility bills for consumers, reduce waste and Read More
In Support of LD 1977, An Act To Ensure a Consumer’s Right To Repair Certain Electronic Products
Senator Herbig, Representative Daughtry, and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business, my name is Sarah Nichols and I am the Sustainable Maine Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine/ I’m testifying in support of LD 1977. NRCM strongly believes that promoting the reuse and repair of electronics Read More
