Policy
The Natural Resources Council of Maine works closely with Maine’s Congressional delegation to advance legislation and policies that will accelerate a clean energy future, expand access to the outdoors, and protect our nation’s wildlife.
Get Involved
Protecting the Nature of Maine
NRCM is guided by a dedicated and passionate Board of Directors, as well as an experienced Advisory Board. Meet the voices who help shape our initiatives.
Protecting the Nature of Maine
NRCM is guided by a dedicated and passionate Board of Directors, as well as an experienced Advisory Board. Meet the voices who help shape our initiatives.
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Explore the Beauty of Maine Firsthand
From the rocky coast to northern rivers and mountains, Maine is full of places to get outside. Hiking, biking, birding, paddling, camping—there’s an adventure waiting for you.
Explore Our Financials
As a 501(c)(3) organization, we provide consistent and transparent reporting on our financials, which are open to the public.
Read Our 2024 Annual Report
Our latest Annual Report covers NRCM’s efforts to protect Maine’s environment, outlines our financial standings, and celebrates our members.
Review Available Annual Reports
- 2024 Annual Report
- 2023 Annual Report
- 2022 Annual Report
- 2021 Annual Report
- 2020 Annual Report
Looking for older reports or more specific information? Contact our team and we’ll work to find you answers.
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Everything You Need To Take Action
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Protecting, restoring, and conserving Maine’s environment since 1959
Climate Change in Maine
NRCM’s climate and clean energy experts work together with Mainers across the state to identify solutions that provide the maximum benefit to residents, cities, and towns.
Cleaner Transportation
The Natural Resources Council of Maine works for laws, programs, and public information that help transition to a cleaner transportation system, especially through electrification.
Efficient Buildings
Responsibly developing offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine will provide the large amounts of home-grown energy we need to power the future.
Modern Electric Grid
The Natural Resources Council of Maine supports clean, efficient energy technologies and initiatives that benefit Maine.
Renewable Energy
In order to bring clean energy technologies to more homes and businesses across Maine, we’ll need to reimagine how we plan, build, and operate our electric grid.
Offshore Wind
Responsibly developing offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine will provide the large amounts of home-grown energy we need to power the future.
Membership Levels
Anyone who gives to NRCM is eligible for membership. Learn more about the benefits of membership here.
Donate
Becoming a member of NRCM is one of the simplest, most impactful ways to make a difference.
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Becoming a member of NRCM is one of the simplest, most impactful ways to make a difference.
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How to Get Involved
Donate
Becoming a member of NRCM is one of the simplest, most impactful ways to make a difference.
Donate
Becoming a member of NRCM is one of the simplest, most impactful ways to make a difference.
Donate
Becoming a member of NRCM is one of the simplest, most impactful ways to make a difference.
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Take Action Today
Fund Land for Maine’s Future
Your voice can make a huge difference. View and sign current petitions to protect Maine’s environment.
Assure 100% Clean Electricity by 2040
Clean electricity is Maine’s path to a stronger, healthier, and more affordable future for everyone. Let’s power Maine forward – together.
Hold Plastic Polluters Accountable
We’re calling on Maine leaders to implement systemic changes that hold big corporations accountable and build a sustainable future for Maine.
Plan a Clean Transportation Future
Pollution from transportation is the largest contributor to climate change in Maine, in part because of the way we build our transportation system.
Support Maine Offshore Wind
Responsibly developing offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine will provide the large amounts of reliable, affordable home-grown clean energy we need to power the future.
Climate & Clean Energy
NRCM works for policies and initiatives that will improve Maine’s air quality and reduce global warming pollution throughout the state and region.
- Climate Change in Maine
- Renewable Energy
- Cleaner Transportation
- Modern Electric Grid
- Efficient Buildings
Forests
& Wildlife
NRCM works to protect Maine’s natural areas and wild, undeveloped character, particularly in the North Woods.
- Protecting the North Woods
- Public Lands
- Trails & Public Access
- Animals & Habitat
Healthy
Waters
NRCM works to protect Maine’s natural areas and wild, undeveloped character, particularly in the North Woods.
- Protecting the North Woods
- Public Lands
- Trails & Public Access
- Animals & Habitat
Sustainability
NRCM works to protect Maine’s natural areas and wild, undeveloped character, particularly in the North Woods.
- Protecting the North Woods
- Public Lands
- Trails & Public Access
- Animals & Habitat
Membership Benefits
As an NRCM member, you’ll receive:
Exclusive legislative and policy updates
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Action alerts that amplify your voice
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Invitations to member events and webinars
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Discounts with sporting camps and Islandport Press
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Access to a community that cares about Maine as much as you do
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Subscriptions to our newsletter and calendar
Get access to our Maine Environment newsletter and a copy of our Nature of Maine calendar.
We are part of:
3,000
Megawatts of clean energy from Gulf of Maine offshore wind by 2040
174
Cities, towns, and tribal governments taking climate action with the Community Resilience Project
30,000
Members of NRCM contributing to a healthier climate and cleaner energy for Maine
63
Bills NRCM staff experts and supporters testified on in 2023
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Get Climate & Clean Energy News Delivered Right to Your Inbox
Receive timely emails when your action is needed to protect the nature of Maine.
We Work To
Decrease air and climate-changing pollution through energy efficiency and renewable sources
Protect the health of Maine’s rivers, lakes, streams, and coastal waters
Conserve Maine lands and wildlife habitat, including our treasured North Woods
Promote sustainable communities through initiatives that reduce toxic pollution and wasteine’s rivers, lakes, streams, and coastal waters
Upcoming Events
Latest Climate and Clean Energy News
Success Stories
The Latest Environmental News
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Northern Maine Clean Energy Projects Will Reduce Reliance on Expensive Oil and Gas If Developed Responsibly
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Maine Calling: Cleaner Transportation
This Could be a Bullet List
- NRCM comments on Chapter 127-A, Advanced Clean Cars II Program (Reposting)
- Facts about electric vehicles (EVs)
- NRCM comments on State Transit Plan
- Report from International Council on Clean Transportation: “A Global Comparison of the Life-cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Combustion Engine and Electric Passenger Cars”
- NRCM comments to Maine BEP on Advanced Clean Cars II
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