NRCM Communications Manager Beth Comeau shared a presentation about NRCM’s clean water work at this year’s Aveda Institute “Trashion Show,” with all money raised at the event donated to the Natural Resources Council of Maine. The Aveda Institute’s annual “Trashion” Show benefits NRCM’s work to protect Maine’s clean, beautiful waters. Students and staff at the Read More
Past Events
April 22-24. 2022: 2030 Vision: Collective Power for Climate Justice Conference, Norway
NRCM participated in the Center for an Economy Based Ecology’s 2030 Vision: Collective Power for Climate Justice Conference. The event spanned three days from Friday, April 22nd to Sunday, April 24th as environmental advocates from around the state came together in Norway, Maine, for a series of climate-themed workshops, panels, and presentations. NRCM’s Climate & Read More
January 31, 2022: Zoom In: “The Last Winter” with Porter Fox
NRCM hosted author Porter Fox as he discussed his new book, The Last Winter: The Scientists, Adventurers, Journeymen, and Mavericks Trying to Save the World. In this deeply researched, beautifully written, and adventure-filled book, journalist Porter Fox travels along the edge of the Northern Hemisphere’s snow line to track the scope of the drastic decline Read More
February 10, 2022: Zoom In: Expanding Maine’s Ecological Reserve System
NRCM Forests & Wildlife Director Melanie Sturm and others hosted a webinar to learn about Maine’s ecological reserve system and the case for expanding it. From the Cutler Coast to the Bigelows, from Mt. Abraham to Nahmakanta, Maine’s ecological reserve system protects some of the most stunning and rare natural features in Maine. The Maine Read More
March 1, 2022: NRCM State House Action Day
Thanks to all who joined NRCM online for our annual State House Action Day for Maine’s Environment. The Maine Legislature is considering several bills this winter that would reduce toxic pollution, conserve Maine’s forests, expand renewable energy, and keep our waters clean. Your state lawmakers need to hear from you in support of these bills Read More
January 13, 2022: Legislative Priorities at the State House and Beyond
Zoom In: 2022 Environmental Priorities at the State House and Beyond Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. NRCM advocacy staff, including Senior Director of Advocacy Pete Didisheim presented at this Zoom webinar to share the legislation NRCM is most excited about and why it would have a positive impact on Maine’s environment. Participants heard Read More
January 13, 2022: NRCM’s Legislative Priorities in 2022 Webinar
Thanks to all who joined NRCM to learn about our top environmental priorities during the 2022 Maine legislative session. The legislative session began on January 5 and will run through mid to late April. During this webinar, participants heard from NRCM’s advocacy program directors about the legislation they are most excited about and why it Read More
December 2, 2022: Maine’s Climate Action Plan, One Year Later Webinar
Participants had the opportunity to hear from NRCM Climate & Clean Energy Director Jack Shapiro about the first year of Maine’s Climate Action Plan implementation and the work we need to do in the coming years. 2021 was an exciting year for climate action, and it’s important to celebrate our successes as we look forward Read More
September 27, 2021: “A World on the Wing”
The Natural Resources Council of Maine and Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer and bird researcher Scott Weidensaul discussed his acclaimed new book, A World on the Wing: the Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds. Scott also shared with us the latest findings about the greatest natural phenomenon on Earth. More about Scott: Scott Weidensaul is the author of Read More