by Cathy Johnson, NRCM North Woods project director Bangor Daily News op-ed When people think of forests with big old trees, we usually think of the West Coast. Here in New England, trees are naturally shorter, and loggers have been cutting the forests for hundreds of years, so many people think we never had big Read More
Protecting Maine's Wildlife
Saving Salmon
New York Times editorial Conservationists and business interests are at loggerheads so often these days that it is heartening when they can reach an agreement that produces good outcomes for both – and for the environment. A coalition of environmental groups, an Indian tribe, government agencies and a power company recently announced an agreement that Read More
Historic Maine Bargain Opens Way for Return of Atlantic Salmon Runs
Wide-ranging agreement signed on Monday may set precedent for restoring rivers in other states. By Mary Wiltenburg, Staff writer Christian Science Monitor news story VEAZIE, MAINE It was a historic day for the Atlantic salmon. In an unprecedented move, a coalition that includes an Indian tribe, environmentalists, government, and a power company agreed Monday to open Read More
Victory for Maine People, Undeveloped Lakes and Forests and Prime Salmon Rivers Downeast
Facing certain defeat in front of the Board of Environmental Protection, Bangor Hydro Electric has withdrawn its application for a new transmission line across Hancock and Washington Counties in Downeast Maine, which was strongly opposed by the Natural Resources Council of Maine and citizens from throughout the state and region. “This is great news for Read More
