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Protecting Maine's Wildlife

Maine is home to a wide variety of wildlife, and, for some species, Maine makes up a vast majority of their range or provides essential habitat that can’t be found elsewhere. NRCM works to protect Maine’s wildlife by advocating for policies that ensure they have healthy habitat and abundant resources to thrive.

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alewives swimming in Sebasticook River
June 7, 2024 | NRCM

Alewives Abound at Benton Falls

At the end of May we were lucky enough to join our colleagues on a field trip to the Benton Falls Dam on the Sebasticook…
bird flying across field
August 21, 2023 | Nathaniel Child

The Black Terns of Messalonskee Marsh

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, the Natural Resources Council of Maine is partnering with Maine photographer Nathaniel Child on…
shoreline of Square Lake in Aroostook County
September 20, 2021 | NRCM

50 Years of Maine’s Land Use Planning Commission

Many who care about Maine’s environment may not be familiar with the relatively unknown state agency that holds the key to the future of much of Maine’s undeveloped areas, including the North Woods and…
Piping Plover
April 28, 2021 | NRCM

Creature Feature: Piping Plover

Piping Plover Scientific name: Charadrius melodus Cool fact: A Piping Plover parent will attempt to lure a potential predator away from its nest by feigning…