Maine people, communities, and businesses share a passion for Maine trails. This legislative session, 300 different groups from across the state expressed their support for a four-year, $30 million Maine Trails Bond to invest in design, development, and maintenance of trails for hiking, biking, snowmobiling, skiing, commuting, and other activities. In celebration of this effort Read More
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Maine Environment Spring/Summer 2021 Newsletter
Maine Environment Spring/Summer 2021: What’s Inside! In this issue of Maine Environment, we feature a story about our work to restore the Kennebec River above Waterville. Four dams above Waterville, owned by the international energy giant Brookfield Renewable Partners, stand in the way of a free and healthy Kennebec, blocking access to many miles of Read More
Maine Outdoor Recreation Opportunities for All
As a lifelong Mainer and someone who loves photography, I have spent many hours traveling around the state to view and snap pictures of our gorgeous coastal beaches, stunning mountains, and rivers, lakes, and streams. While I don’t mind a little walk from a parking lot to take photos and enjoy the breathtaking views, I Read More
Revisiting Trails and Revealing New Insights
One reason I love living in Maine is access to public land. I am reminded of the importance of the Natural Resource Council of Maine’s goal of protecting Maine’s environment whenever I spend time outdoors. When my husband and I find ourselves in a different area of the state, we often seek out a new Read More
Explore Maine Crossword Puzzle
Download this crossword puzzle and clues or print off this page to participate in our 2020 Explore Maine crossword puzzle, celebrating the nature of Maine. You can download a PDF of the answers at the bottom of this page if you need some assistance with any of the clues. Crossword Clues ACROSS 1 Maine’s highest Read More
Explore the Nature of Maine’s Coast
Maine’s iconic coast thrills millions of visitors and residents each year. People love to walk York Beach, take a puffin cruise out of New Harbor, and hear the power of Acadia’s Thunder Hole. Our coast is a critical part of Maine’s economy and way of life. We must fight against any threat to it. The Read More
A Conversation with Husband and Wife Authors Ben and Dianna Emory
Ben and Dianna Emory both released books this spring. Ben, who has a long history of conservation work in Maine, and Dianna, a retired licensed clinical counselor, are long-time supporters of the efforts of the Natural Resources Council of Maine and other groups. Here, they share with us their perspectives on their writing and careers, and Read More
Androscoggin Riverlands
When a timber company with lands along the Androscoggin River began to divest itself of its Maine holdings in the late 1980s, local residents grew concerned that the woods they had long enjoyed for traditional recreation might be subdivided and developed. They circulated petition drives, created a video about the property, and sought help from Read More
Jay to Farmington “Whistle Stop” Trail
For more than a century, trains passed through meadows, wetlands, and dense woods en route between Jay and West Farmington. After train service was discontinued, the rail company that owned this 15-mile corridor generously agreed to sell it for less than its appraised value — enabling the State and local communities to protect this valuable Read More
