NRCM took an hour-and-a-half cruise out of New Harbor to Eastern Egg Rock aboard the Hardy Boat for an up-close look at some of Maine’s favorite coastal summer residents, Atlantic Puffins on Friday, June 29. The birds are here only during the short breeding season, and this was the perfect time to see them, as well… Continue Reading
Past Events
July 19, 2018: “Protecting Maine’s Environment: Defense, Progress, & Plans,” Southwest Harbor
Thanks to everyone who joined us on Thursday, July 19 at the Claremont Hotel in Southwest Harbor to hear from NRCM Advocacy Director Pete Didisheim as he spoke about “Protecting Maine’s Environment: Defense, Progress, & Plans.” Pete’s talk covered the interdependence of the economy and Maine’s environment and the powerful impact of citizen activism on… Continue Reading
July 14, 2018: “Bag It” Movie Screening, Bethel
Have you ever thought about how much plastic our society consumes? Plastic bags, straws, food wrappers, cups, utensils, and other “disposable” single-use plastics made from oil are filling our landfills and polluting our oceans. How can we all take steps in our own lives to reduce our plastic consumption? This epidemic is the focus of… Continue Reading
June 23, 2018: “A Plastic Ocean” Movie Screening, Campobello Island
NRCM Sustainable Maine Project Director Sarah Lakeman was the featured speaker following a screening of the film, “A Plastic Ocean,” on Saturday, June 23 on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada. Screening of “A Plastic Ocean” Saturday, June 23 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) Welshpool Hall, 11 Welshpool Wharf Road Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada… Continue Reading
June 11, 2018: “Bag It” Film Screening, Ellsworth
The Natural Resources Council of Maine and the Ellsworth Green Plan held a screening of the documentary film, “Bag It,” about the problem of single-use plastics in our society. This event was the kick-off for a community effort to limit plastic shopping bags in Ellsworth. Watch the film trailer here. Americans use 60,000 plastic bags… Continue Reading
June 4, 2018: “A Plastic Ocean” Movie Screening, Damariscotta
kNOw S.U.P. (No Single-Use-Plastics) hosted a screening of “A Plastic Ocean,” on Monday, June 4 at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta. The film begins when journalist Craig Leeson, searching for the elusive blue whale, discovers plastic waste in what should be pristine ocean. In this adventure documentary, Craig teams up with free diver Tanya Streeter and an… Continue Reading
June 2, 2018: Electric Vehicle Symposium—The Future is Here, Ellsworth
NRCM participated in an Electric Vehicle (EV) Symposium – The Future Is Here, hosted by A Climate to Thrive (ACTT) on Saturday, June 2 at the Moore Community Center, 133 State Street, Ellsworth. The Symposium featured a panel of speakers, including NRCM Climate and Clean Energy Policy Advocate and Staff Attorney Sue Ely, discussing all things EV and… Continue Reading
May 24, 2018: E2Tech Forum with EPA Region I Administrator Alex Dunn, Portland
Thanks for joining us at the E2Tech forum featuring EPA Regional Administrator Alex Dunn, who oversees federal environmental protection efforts in Maine and other northeastern states. Event: Environmental Protection Agency Policy Update & Outlook Day: Thursday, May 24, 2018 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Location: Abromson Center, University of Southern Maine, 88 Bedford Street, Portland Prior… Continue Reading
May 9, 2018: Weatherize Ellsworth Kick-off Event, Ellsworth
Do you wish your heating bills were just a little bit lower and your home just a little bit more comfortable? Have you thought about making your home more energy efficient but aren’t sure where to start? Would you like to save money while reducing oil dependence and air pollution? The Natural Resources Council of… Continue Reading
