In this issue of Maine Environment, we feature a story about our recent survey of all Mainers who own and drive electric vehicles — find out what they love the most about their EVs! You can also meet our new board members and our 2022 Conservation Leadership Award recipients. We also share news of our new Read More
Conservation Leadership Awards
2022 Conservation Leadership Awards Honor Two Groups and Four Individuals for Lasting Contributions to Maine’s Environment
October 28, 2022 (Augusta, ME) – Two sustainability leaders, a rockweed scientist, a local landfill activist group, and a coalition formed to stop an aquafarm in Frenchman Bay, plus Maine’s famed puffin scientist, were all honored recently for their significant, long-lasting contributions to protecting the nature of Maine. The Conservation Leadership Awards program, held Wednesday Read More
October 26, 2022: Conservation Leadership Awards, Hallowell
NRCM Conservation Leadership Awards Celebration We gathered at Maple Hill Farm to honor this year’s outstanding Conservation Leadership Award recipients: Dr. Steve Kress, Julie Rosenbach and Troy Moon, Dr. Robin Hadlock Seeley, Frenchman Bay United, and this year’s People’s Choice Award winner. Thanks to everyone who joined us.
Maine Environment Fall/Winter 2021 Newsletter
Maine Environment Fall/Winter 2021: What’s Inside! In this issue of Maine Environment, we feature a story about our work to close a loophole in Maine law that allows toxic out-of-state waste to fill our State-owned landfills like Juniper Ridge in Old Town. We also update you on our work to restore the Kennebec River above Read More
Maine Environment Fall-Winter 2020 Newsletter
Maine Environment Fall-Winter 2020: What’s Inside! In this issue of Maine Environment, meet our 2020 Conservation Leadership Award recipients and learn more about their work to protect Maine’s environment. You can also read about our newest members of NRCM’s Board of Directors. The feature story by NRCM intern Katie Moody shares stories of people around Maine Read More
October 22, 2020: NRCM Conservation Leadership Awards
Thank you to everyone who joined us online to celebrate this year’s Conservation Leadership Award recipients, including our 2020 People’s Choice Award winner. The event was virtual and included a poem by Kristen Lindquist and two of our six Brookie Award winner videos. We were pleased to honor and recognize this year’s award recipients: This Read More
Reflections On Our Work Together
On October 16, NRCM celebrated our 2019 Conservation Leadership Award recipients. The event took place in Portland, at the Jewish Community Alliance and was filled with warmth and celebration among our members and friends. It was truly an honor to recognize people so dedicated to helping protect the nature of Maine. I invite you to Read More
October 16, 2019: NRCM’s Conservation Leadership Awards, Portland
NRCM was pleased to recognize three exceptional individuals and a coalition of young climate activists at this year’s Conservation Leadership Awards ceremony held Wednesday, October 16, at the Jewish Community Alliance, 1342 Congress Street in Portland. The evening included music, wine, light refreshments, and, of course, the inspirational stories of this year’s recipients. • Jon Read More
NRCM Names 2018 Conservation Leadership Award Winners
Augusta, ME – The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) has named its 2018 Conservation Leadership Award winners. The award recipients include a former Republican legislator who crafted several of Maine’s most important environmental laws; a shellfish grower turned climate activist; a couple of fearless advocates for Maine’s natural resources, and this year’s winner of Read More
