Senator Whittemore, Representative Martin, and members of the Committee on State and Local Government. My name is Pete Didisheim. I’m the Advocacy Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine, and I’m here to testify in opposition to LD 1600. This bill raises serious legal, constitutional, and private property rights issues that provide more than Read More
Aziscohos Lake—kayaking from Black Brook Cove Campground
Chosen By: Pete Didisheim, Senior Director of Advocacy Location: Lincoln Plantation, Oxford County Description: Aziscohos Lake is spectacular for kayaking, no matter which part of it you tackle. Undeveloped shorelines on a long, narrow lake with forests, islands, wildlife and mountains. Activities: Paddling Favorite Season(s) to Visit: Summer and fall Why It’s Special: It’s a Read More
Penobscot Mountain—Sargent Mountain hike, with swim at Sargent Pond
Chosen By: Pete Didisheim, Senior Director of Advocacy Location: Acadia National Park, Hancock County Description: To hike the Penobscot Mountain—Sargent Mountain loop, go to the Jordan Pond House and walk behind the building, to the left, to find the trailhead marker. The trail winds through woods, over streams, crosses the famous carriage roads, and includes Read More
NRCM Testimony in Opposition to LD 1354, An Act to Improve the Maine Administrative Procedures Act
Senator Whittemore, Representative Martin, and members of the State and Local Government Committee. My name is Pete Didisheim, I am the Advocacy Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine, and I appreciate this opportunity to testify in opposition to LD 1354. We believe that the APA currently contains important provisions for the legal review Read More
NRCM Testimony In Opposition to LD 1128, An Act to Make Minor Changes and Corrections to Statutes Administered by the Department of Environmental Protection
Senator Saviello, Representative Welsh, and distinguished members of the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. My name is Pete Didisheim and I am the Advocacy Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine. I appreciate this opportunity to testify in opposition to LD 1128. NRCM does not usually testify on DEP’s periodic bill Read More
NRCM Testimony Neither For Nor Against LD 911, An Act Concerning the Review of Certain Projects under the Site Location of Development Laws
Senator Saviello, Representative Welsh, and members of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee. I am Pete Didisheim, Advocacy Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine, and I appreciate this opportunity to provide comments Neither For Nor Against LD 911. NRCM strongly supports continued development of wind power in Maine as part of a strategy Read More
NRCM Testimony in Opposition to LD 1274, An Act to Allow to Allow the Governor to Review Routine Technical Rules
Senator Whittemore, Representative Martin, and members of the State and Local Government Committee. My name is Pete Didisheim, I am the Advocacy Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine, and I appreciate this opportunity to testify in opposition to LD 1274. LD 1274 would create major new uncertainties for routine technical rules developed by Read More
NRCM Testimony In Opposition to An Act to Reduce Carbon Emissions from Residential Heating (LD 595)
Senator Saviello, Representative Welsh, and distinguished members of the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. My name is Pete Didisheim and I am the Advocacy Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine. I appreciate this opportunity to testify in opposition to LD 595 NRCM opposes this legislation because Maine already has Read More
NRCM Testimony in Support of LD 40, LD 568, and LD 713, Proposals to Further Protect Maine’s Lakes
Senator Saviello, Representative Welsh, 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, and I appreciate this opportunity to testify in support of all three lake protection bills before you today – LD 40, LD 568, Read More
