by Lisa Pohlmann, NRCM Executive Director Bangor Daily News op-ed I got up early one morning and happened to look out my second-story bedroom window. There in an oak tree, directly across from me, was a bald eagle as tall as a skateboard. We were eye to eye, and gazed at each other for a Read More
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Natural Resources Council of Maine Goes Solar
Nonprofit now powered with solar energy, expects to save $32,000 over life of project NRCM and ReVision Energy AUGUSTA, ME â The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM), the state’s leading environmental advocacy organization, has begun powering its Augusta headquarters with solar energy. NRCM partnered with ReVision Energy, a leader in solar design, installation, and Read More
“Protecting the Nature of Maine” Wins New England Emmy Nomination
News Release Protecting the Nature of Maine: 50 Years of the Natural Resources Council of Maine, was nominated for a New England Emmy Award by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in the Outstanding Environmental Program category. The Emmy Awards ceremony will be held on May 14 in Boston. “We are pleased that Read More
New EPA Rules Would Clean Up Toxic Pollution from Power Plants
NRCM, others, brought lawsuit seeking these rules Today EPA announced requirements to reduce toxic air emissions from coal- and oil-fired power plants, which emit 50% of the mercury, 50% of the acid gases, and 25% of the heavy metals released into the air by industry in the U.S. today. This industry also emits dioxins and Read More
Hannah Pingree to Receive 2010 Environmental Award from NRCM
News Release The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) has chosen House Speaker Hannah Pingree as the recipient of the 2010 Environmental Award for her leadership in passing bold new laws that protect the health of Maine’s people, environment, and wildlife. The prestigious award, which will be presented at NRCM’s annual meeting on Thursday, October Read More
Natural Shift
Brownie Carson reflects on his years as an advocate for Maine’s environment by Jackie Farwell, Mainebiz staff reporter Maine Biz story Everett “Brownie” Carson, 62, executive director of the Natural Resources Council of Maine, plans to step down by the end of this year after more than a quarter century at the helm of the Read More
NRCM Gives Award for Historic Penobscot River Restoration
Augusta, ME – The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) has awarded Scott Hall and Richard Fennelly of PPL Maine a 2009 Environmental Award for their leadership and collaboration in making the historic restoration of the Penobscot River a reality. The award is given each year by NRCM to an individual or group who whose actions Read More
Natural Advocate
by Henry Garfield Bangor Metro business profile March 2009 Brownie Carson of the Natural Resources Council of Maine stands like a tall tree among Maine’s environmental activists. It’s no wonder that he’s been rooted in natural resources advocacy for 25 years. When the Natural Resources Council of Maine celebrates its 50th birthday in 2009, Executive Read More
Natural Resources Council of Maine Celebrates 50 Years Protecting the Nature of Maine
Mainers Everywhere Invited to Participate in “50 Events for 50 Years” AUGUSTA, ME—This year, the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM), the state’s leading member-supported organization working to protect Maine’s environment, celebrates its 50th anniversary. Established in 1959 by a small group of volunteers determined to help preserve the Allagash Waterway, NRCM has been involved Read More
