Senator Claxton, Representative Martin, and members of the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government, my name is Pete Didisheim. I am the Advocacy Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine. I appreciate this opportunity to testify on behalf of our 20,000 members and supporters in support of LD 1830, An Act Establishing Read More
NRCM Testimony in Support of LD 1789, An Act to Restore the Authority of the Board of Environmental Protection
Senator Carson, Representative Tucker, and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, my name is Pete Didisheim. I am the Advocacy Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine. I appreciate this opportunity to testify on behalf of our 20,000 members and supporters in support of LD 1789, An Act to Read More
NRCM Testimony in Support of LD 1784, An Act to Increase Land Permit by Rule Application Fees
Senator Carson, Representative Tucker, and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, my name is Pete Didisheim. I am the Advocacy Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine. I appreciate this opportunity to testify on behalf of our 20,000 members and supporters in support of LD 1784, An Act to Read More
NRCM Testimony in Support of the Nomination of Jerry Reid to Serve as DEP Commissioner
Senator Carson, Representative Tucker, and distinguished members of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. My name is Pete Didisheim. I am the Advocacy Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine, and I appreciate the opportunity to testify in support of the nomination of Jerry Reid to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Read More
2019 Environmental Issues in Maine
When it comes to tackling the complex environmental issues in Maine, our nation, and world, it is always the case that we are stronger when we work together. That’s why the Natural Resources Council of Maine was proud to join with legislators and nonprofit partners at the State House yesterday morning for the unveiling of Read More
Environmental Issues in Maine at the State and Federal Levels
The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) closely monitors policy developments related to environmental issues in Maine and at the federal level. We actively promote policies to protect against air pollution and water pollution, ensuring clean air and clean water in Maine. We work to conserve land for public access and for healthy Maine wildlife Read More
2018 Legislative Priorities for Maine’s Environment
The 2018 legislative session is well underway. This is the “short session” of the Legislature, which means the pace is fast as lawmakers attempt to adjourn by the end of April. It is also an election year for every House and Senate seat, and it is Governor Paul LePage’s final year in office, adding an Read More
NRCM Testimony in Support of LD 1510, An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Fund Wastewater Infrastructure Projects
Senator Hamper, Representative Gattine, and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs, my name is Pete Didisheim. I am the Advocacy Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine. I appreciate this opportunity to testify on behalf of our 20,000 members and supporters in support of LD 1510, which would create Read More
February 6, 2018: “From the Ashes” Movie Screening and Panel, Lewiston
NRCM Senior Director of Advocacy Pete Didisheim, members of the Bates College faculty, and other clean air advocates held a clean energy discussion after viewing, “From the Ashes,” Michael Bonfiglio’s 2017 documentary presents compelling, often heartbreaking stories about impacts on our economy, health and climate from the coal industry. “From the Ashes” captures Americans in communities Read More
