Wanting to exercise but not walk this spring, I purchased a bike. Looking for a safe place to ride in peace and away from traffic, I found the section the ET trail between Evans Street and Wainwright recreation fields. To my delight as a birder, I have been pleasantly surprised by the number of birds serenading 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.
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LURC Approves Kibby Mountain Wind Project
We just wanted to let everyone know that the Kibby Mountain Wind Project received final approval from the Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) last Wednesday, July 9th! Here is more information from a July 10 Bangor Daily News news story by Kevin Miller: State regulators gave final approval Wednesday to a $270 million wind farm Read More
Using Our Muscles to Move Mussels on the Sebasticook
NRCM staff and members have had the opportunity to work with others to help relocate mussels in the Sebasticook River over the past two weeks. Many of those who volunteered wanted to share their experiences with others and have done so below. We hope that if you volunteered on this project as well that you Read More
The Public Has Spoken: No Development on Lily Bay
Well it took us a few days to read through them all, but finally we know what the public really thinks about the latest proposal for development at Lily Bay. I think that Julie Sawtelle’s comments are a good summary of the public’s response. “Just tell Plum Creek: ‘No thanks, Lily Bay is just fine Read More
Bicycling to Work: Less Carbon, Less Money, More Exercise, and More Ice Cream!
I thought it was about time to share with you all my adventures in bike commuting from Great Pond in North Belgrade to our office in Augusta this summer! I’ve been meaning to post an entry but it seems that the only time I’ve had to write has been while I’ve been riding my bike! Read More
Scooter Update – Gas Savings and Grocery Shopping
It has been well over a month and a half since I purchased my Milano scooter to save on gas as well as help reduce my carbon footprint on this beautiful earth we must all share! I find it very relaxing to cruise around town on my scooter. It is also much more entertaining when Read More
Scooter Update: 13 Days and 139 Miles!
It has been 13 days and 139 miles since my scooter purchase. You didn’t just read the miles wrong. That is right… 139 miles for just under 2 weeks of riding around town! I have put a total of $5.80 in gas into this scooter. I have reduced the use of my SUV significantly. Usually Read More
Back to Plum Creek: Deliberations
I’m at the St. Paul Center at the moment listening to the LURC staff brief the seven Commissioners on their recommendations. You can find the LURC staff recommendations and NRCM’s brief summary of them on our website here. As you’ll read, we still have concerns about development on Lily Bay and about the oversize of Read More
LURC Staff Says Plum Creek Needs Changes; Lily Bay Still at Risk
Today, the Plum Creek verdict is one step closer to being in. In a mildly surprising move, LURC staff released a list of recommended changes to Plum Creek’s development proposal on Tuesday night. The 136-page recommendation makes one thing very clear – a lot of changes are necessary. The LURC staff recommendations also make it Read More
