Every month, we highlight news stories and opinion pieces related to Maine’s air, land, water, and wildlife. We update News & Noteworthy weekly with the latest news related to the nature of Maine, including the work of staff at the Natural Resources Council of Maine. June 1, 2023 ICYMI: A member of the town of Read More
Maine Legislature
The Natural Resources Council of Maine reviews every bill being considered by the Maine Legislature to determine which ones deserve support and which ones should be opposed based on their potential impact on Maine’s environment. Read more about the bills we are following and taking action on.
Offshore Wind Industry to Provide Massive Benefits to Economy, Climate in Maine
Environmental, labor groups advocate for clean energy development, responsible offshore wind industry in LD 1895 public hearing News release of: Maine Audubon, Maine Labor Climate Council, Natural Resources Council of Maine, Union of Concerned Scientists, Maine Conservation Voters, Maine Climate Action Now, Iron Workers Local 7, Laborers’ International Union Local 327 A winning coalition of Read More
Support of LD 1156, A Maine Trails Bond
Testimony in Support of LD 1156, An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Promote the Design, Development and Maintenance of Trails for Outdoor Recreation and Active Transportation Senator Rotundo, Representative Sachs, and distinguished members of the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs. I am Pete Didisheim, the Advocacy Director for the Natural Read More
LD 1682, An Act to Create the Maine Experiential Education Program
Testimony in Support of LD 1682, An Act to Create the Maine Experiential Education Program Senator Ingwersen, Representative Pluecker, and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, my name is Vanessa Berry. I am the Sustainable Maine Outreach Coordinator for the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). I appreciate this opportunity Read More
May 25, 2023: Protecting Maine’s Environment—An Insider’s View of Progress and Challenges
NRCM Advocacy Director Pete Didisheim spoke on Thursday evening, May 25 at the Topsham Public Library to give an insider’s report on environmental policy issues currently under consideration in the Maine Legislature, including the progress already made and the challenges ahead. Over the past several years, the Maine Legislature has enacted a long list of Read More
Tips for Advocating for Maine’s Trails While We Wait Out Mud Season
Mainers say we have a fifth season: the season of all things mud. And thanks to summer temperatures last week and current cold, rainy weather, this month actually feels like we are experiencing each season over the span of just a few weeks. When the spring day rolls around where I find myself outside in a Read More
Tuesday, April 25 — Zoom in: The Maine Trails Bond
Zoom in: The Maine Trails Bond Tuesday, April 25, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Maine has the potential to be a top-tier state in the nation with multi-use trails that support activities that contribute to our economy, environment, and quality of life. At this webinar, participants learned more about a $30 million trails bond that will Read More
Proposed Mining Legislation and Possible Amendments to Maine Metallic Mineral Mining Act
Testimony on Proposed Legislation Concerning Mining and Possible Amendments to the Maine Metallic Mineral Mining Act Senator Brenner, Representative Gramlich, and members of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee. My name is Pete Didisheim, and I am the advocacy director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). NRCM is Maine’s largest environmental advocacy group with Read More
Broad Statewide Coalition Announces Support for Maine Trails Bond
More than 260 businesses, towns, and organizations from across the state today urged lawmakers to help make Maine a national leader in recreational and multi-use trails to help bolster our economy, environment, and quality of life. The remarkably broad coalition supports a $30 million Maine Trails Bond (LD 1156) to invest in the design, development, Read More
