August 23, 2023: Zoom in: The Katahdin Region is No Place for a Mine
The threat of a metal mine in the shadow of Baxter State Park is too big a risk for Maine....
Watch Our Webinars
Since 2020, NRCM has been offering a variety of webinars on issues like the Bottle Bill, clean cars and renewable energy, Atlantic Puffins, bats, the Wolfden mining proposal, & more. We are pleased to be able to offer recordings of all of these webinars to you to watch at a time that works best for you. Visit NRCM's YouTube channel to view more than 60 of our webinars.
Common Ground Country Fair
Friday-Sunday, September 22-24, Unity
Come see us again this year at the Common Ground Fair. We will be in the Environmental Concerns Tent (as always!) and invite you to come speak with staff and board members about our current work. Come talk with us as you also visit crafters, food trucks, agriculture exhibitions, and more. See you at the Fair!
Drive Electric Maine 2023
Sunday, September 24, Portland
Join us for Drive Electric Maine 2023 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. at the Back Cove Trail Parking Lot across from the Forest Avenue Hannaford in Portland. Test drive exciting new models, hear from EV owners, & learn about state & federal EV incentives.
CEBE's 9th Annual Solar & EV Expo
Saturday, September 30, South Paris
NRCM is pleased to be a co-sponsor of this event, being held from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. This year, there will be a celebration of CEBE’s expanded EV charging network as well as EV and e-bike test drives, an update on community solar, & more.
Public Comment Sessions: Pickett Mountain Mining Proposal
Mon-Tues, October 16 & 17, Millinocket
An untested and underfunded company, Wolfden Resources, has proposed building a zinc metal mine at Pickett Mountain, in the Katahdin region. The Land Use Planning Commission will hold public comment sessions on this proposal at Stearns Jr./Sr. High beginning at 6:30 p.m. Let us know you're planning to attend by clicking the button below.
Public Comment Session: Pickett Mountain Mining Proposal
Monday, October 23, Bangor
An untested and underfunded company, Wolfden Resources, has proposed building a zinc metal mine at Pickett Mountain, in the Katahdin region. The Land Use Planning Commission will hold a public comment session on this proposal at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor beginning at 6:30 p.m. Let us know you're planning to attend by clicking the button below.
Gear Again Fest
Saturday, October 28, Portland
NRCM is pleased to co-sponsor this event, focused on the outdoor gear and apparel lifecycle, which will take place at Toad & Co., 31 Diamond St B in Portland from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Come speak with NRCM staff while you also bring your loved outdoor gear to be repaired, recycled, consigned, or donated. FMI visit mainegearshare.org/about-gaf
Past Events
August 10, 2023: Climate Town Hall Forum, Brooklin
The Brooklin Climate Response Committee sponsored a town hall forum on climate change, and how it is affecting the life...
August 16, 2023: Maine’s Environment at the State House webinar
Maine lawmakers considered dozens of important bills this year that would impact Maine's environment, and Maine's environment had some big...
August 17, 2023: Rev up for Clean Cars: Public Hearing, Augusta
We’re pushing Maine to adopt stronger standards for clean cars and trucks that would give more Mainers the freedom to...
May 1, 2023: NRCM Expert Panel—Shaping the Future of Maine’s Clean Energy Grid
NRCM hosted an online expert panel to debrief the Public Utilities Commission’s recent workshop on integrated grid planning. These workshops...
May 25, 2023: Protecting Maine’s Environment—An Insider’s View of Progress and Challenges
NRCM Advocacy Director Pete Didisheim spoke on Thursday evening, May 25 at the Topsham Public Library to give an insider’s...
May 19, 2023: ClimateWork Summit on Maine’s Economy & Climate Change
NRCM joined ClimateWork Maine at the Augusta Civic Center on May 19th. The summit featured more than 50 presenters, including...
Tuesday, April 25 — Zoom in: The Maine Trails Bond
Zoom in: The Maine Trails Bond Tuesday, April 25, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Maine has the potential to be a...
