Maine lawmakers considered dozens of important bills this year that would impact Maine’s environment, and Maine’s environment had some big victories, thanks to actions taken by many of you. NRCM advocates will describe what happened and what it means for Maine’s clean energy, bottle redemption, climate action, land conservation, and more. What: Zoom in with Read More
Past Events
NRCM hosts and sponsors a variety of events online and in person each year. Here are some recent past events. Visit nrcm.org to see upcoming event opportunities for you to attend. We hope to see you at an NRCM event soon!
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 choose non-polluting cars. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection held a public hearing on these rules on Thursday, August 17th at 8:30 a.m. Public support of clean cars at the hearing will be essential in Read More
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 are part of an integrated planning process that gives us a chance to take a step back and reimagine how we build and operate the grid to achieve our climate and clean energy goals as Read More
April 25, 2023 — 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 top-tier state in the nation with multi-use trails that support activities that contribute to our economy, environment, and quality of life. At this webinar, participants learned more about a $30 million trails bond that will Read More
December 15, 2022: Restoring Atlantic Rivers and Their Great Fish Migrations
NRCM welcomed John Waldman — scientist, author, and educator — to discuss how we can restore Maine’s rivers and the great fish migrations they were once home to. Zoom in with John Waldman: Restoring Atlantic Rivers and Their Great Fish Migrations Thursday, December 15, 2022 About John Waldman: John is a tenured biology professor at Queens Read More
September 29, 2022: Celebrate 50 Years of Clean Water Progress, Lewiston
50 years ago, the Androscoggin River was a stark example of the need for change: heavily polluted, unsafe for recreation, and deadly to fish and wildlife. Today, it is a model for the progress we can make and will continue to make in restoring and protecting our waters thanks to all those who have helped Read More
September 28, 2022: Conversations with Master Maine Guides Roger Lambert & Milt Baston, Farmington
Thanks to everyone who joined NRCM at Twice Sold Tales in Farmington on Wednesday, September 28th as we hosted Maine Master Guides Roger Lambert and Milt Baston for an evening of storytelling, discussion, and readings from their essays in The Great Maine Moose Hunt: Celebrating 40 Years of Modern Moose Hunting in Maine. Conversations with Read More
July 20, 2022: Outdoors for All Webinar
Outdoors for All On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, the Maine Public Health Association (MPHA) hosted Enock Glidden for a (virtual) presentation about Outdoors for All. As a lifelong resident of Maine and a disabled adventurer, Enock Glidden has made it his life’s mission to explore the world. He has had the opportunity to experience a Read More
July 14, 2022: Brookie Awards Reception and Ceremony
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2022 Brookie Awards Reception and Ceremony on Thursday, July 14 at O’Maine Studios in Portland. The event featured an inspiring awards ceremony with speeches from our six winners, emceed by Senator Stacey Brenner, Chair of the Maine Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee. A social networking reception complemented Read More
