We treasure Memorial Day as a day of remembrance of the past, holding dear those who have died while serving to protect our nation. We also think of and honor others who served in the military but were spared. It’s also a time of memorializing loved ones in general. After a number of days of 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.
Critter Chatter — A Dove from Above?
As most of our readers now know, Don Cote passed away in December following a short illness. I noted at the end of his obituary that I would write a final “Critter Chatter” column to honor Don and Carleen Cote’s six decades of caring for the literally thousands of animals that came to their home Read More
Protecting Maine’s North Woods: Explore What’s at Stake
Maine’s North Woods is one of the most iconic and wild landscapes left in the eastern United States. It’s a place of deep forests, cold rivers, and irreplaceable wildlife habitat. But unchecked development, a changing climate, and disappearing public access threaten the future of this region. To help you understand and appreciate just how special Read More
Efficiency Maine’s New Plan Will Deliver Hundreds of Millions in Savings
How could using more electricity lower electricity rates? Keep reading to find out. On April 23, 2025, the Maine Public Utilities Commission approved a new three-year investment plan from the Efficiency Maine Trust (Efficiency Maine) that will curb pollution and make our state more efficient and more affordable. For decades, energy efficiency has been Read More
Assessing the Trump Administration’s First 100 Days
It’s not right to pull funding out from under the feet of hard-working farmers and foresters. It’s not right to endanger public safety and undermine the success of our fishing families by cutting staff and research at NOAA. It’s not right to fire hundreds of scientists who are using the best research available to assess Read More
The Cranes that Grace Maine
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
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
