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Founded in 1959, the Natural Resources Council of Maine is our state’s leading nonprofit membership organization protecting Maine’s air, land waters, and wildlife. Our mission is to protect, restore, and conserve Maine’s environment, now and for future generations. For more than 65 years, the Natural Resources Council of Maine has been protecting the places and way of life that make Maine so special. We work to: Protect the health of Maine’s rivers, lakes, and wetlands; reduce the amount and toxicity of waste to conserve natural resources and stop toxic pollution; set Maine on a path to a prosperous sustainable energy future, without climate-changing pollution; and conserve Maine’s woods, wilderness, and wildlife. NRCM harnesses the power of the law, science, and the voices of nearly 20,000 supporters statewide and beyond. Learn more about our work, our staff, and how you can become involved with us to protect the nature of Maine.

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January 25, 2023 | NRCM

NRCM Content Submission, Terms, and Conditions

Natural Resources Council of Maine Content Submission, Terms, and Conditions Before submitting content and agreeing to allow the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) to…