Grace. That’s a word that comes easily to mind when we think about – or better yet, see – cranes. Long legs, long neck, long wings tucked back when they stroll across a field. It’s a quality that commands extra attention. Across the world, there are 15 species of crane in all their graces. Here Read More
Nature of Maine Blog
The Natural Resources Council of Maine’s “Nature of Maine” blog gives you the inside scoop on some of the latest issues facing Maine’s environment. From environmental news to threats to opportunities, NRCM is on the frontlines of the latest goings-on—and we’re often leading the charge on efforts to protect Maine’s precious lands, air, waters, and wildlife. Read what NRCM staff members have to say and get the perspective of some of our members and supporters who have been guest contributors.
Perhaps you have an issue you’d like to write about. Maybe you’re an expert on a particular topic and are inspired to share your expertise. Maybe you’ve recently made a visit to a spectacular Maine nature preserve or other natural area and would like to write about it (captioned photos welcome!). For submission guidelines, email nrcm@nrcm.org.
NRCM’s New Look Rooted in Maine
As a community of people dedicated to protecting Maine’s environment, we all have those special moments in the outdoors that we pull from for motivation. It might be a kayak trip along the ragged coastline, a simple walk with friends in vibrant forests, hiking Katahdin and scrambling over the Knife Edge, the first time you Read More
Critter Chatter — More Reminiscing, Part VII
In looking through old articles and photo albums from Duck Pond Wildlife Care Center, I discovered a story about a baby moose that arrived at the Cotes’ in 1993. What follows is part of Carleen’s column from August 1997, recounting that experience: “On May 15, 1993, we received a call from the State Police at Read More
Federal Clean Energy Rollbacks Could Raise Maine Electricity Costs
Here’s how the Trump Administration’s attacks on American-made clean energy will make electricity in Maine more expensive and less reliable: There are a lot of actions on energy and the environment being taken by the Trump Administration these days, many of which will have real consequences for Maine people, local businesses, and our communities. Here, Read More
Transportation in Maine: Solutions
This is part two of two-part series exploring how we can embrace the opportunity to create a transportation system that works better for Maine people. In part one, we explored what’s wrong with the status quo and in part two we will explore the solutions that will lead to healthier, more affordable choices for residents Read More
Top Four Bird Signs of Spring
We could be wrong, but our sense is that most of us who live in Maine—even those of us who love winter sports and activities—look forward to the return of spring. Maybe it’s in our blood, maybe it’s just the air we breathe as the world warms around us, but spring seems to rejuvenate that Read More
Transportation in Maine: What’s Wrong
This is part one of two-part series exploring how we can embrace the opportunity to create a transportation system that works better for Maine people. In part one, we explore what’s wrong with our system now and in part two we explore the solutions that will lead to healthier, more affordable choices for residents living Read More
New Report Calls for Expanded Investment in Maine Transit
Below is an announcement from Maine’s Public Transit Advisory Council (PTAC) about their Biennial Report, which was released earlier this year. PTAC is a voluntary board that was established to advise the State of Maine on planning and priorities for investing in public transportation statewide. Josh Caldwell, the Natural Resource Council of Maine’s Climate & Read More
Critter Chatter – “Many hands make light work” – Reminiscing, Part VI
During our recent series of “Taking a Trip Down Memory Lane,” I’ve shared a few stories that Carleen Cote wrote about local school children initiating various fundraising projects for Duck Pond Wildlife Care Center. However, not only young members of our community have supported this facility over the years. In September 2003, Paul Basham wrote Read More
