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Tony Owens, NRCM Board Member

During his tenure on the board, Tony has served as vice president and then president. He also chaired NRCM search for a new executive director in 2010. He has been an effective advocate for Maine’s wildlife and natural resources, testifying at hearings, writing opinion pieces, and communicating with his elected representatives. Tony is an emergency room doctor at Maine Medical Center.

Spurwink Division, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

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Chosen By: Tony Owens, NRCM Board Member Location:  Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County Description: Salt water tidal stream (Spurwink River) and associated sale marsh and uplands. Access point and fishing pier allow launching of canoes, kayaks, and paddle board. Excellent fishing for striped bass and for birdwatching. In the winter, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing over the Read More

Weathering the Storm and a Dip in the Icy Atlantic

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Having survived (can I say “enjoyed?”) NRCM’s New Year’s Eve day Polar Bear Dip & Dash and welcoming in the New Year with a sunrise walk with the dog through the Spurwink Marsh, I feel like I am entering 2012 with a good reserve of energy and optimism. Looks like we will all need lots of both. Before Read More

Reflections on Advocacy, Science, and President Lincoln by NRCM’s New Board President

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Greetings! I am writing to introduce myself as NRCM’s new board president. In preparing this brief message, I am reminded that in November 1863, President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. At 300 words and two minutes in length, it is arguably one of the finest speeches ever delivered in our nation’s history. “The world will little note, Read More