The paddle across the lake was easy, but the next rocky section of Allagash Stream was tough. Paint marks on particularly large rocks illustrated that many canoes had scraped along the bottom before us, and we even spotted two lost paddles caught in downed tree limbs and along the shore. We were too heavy, and Read More
Maine outdoors
Summer, Day 1: Headwaters of the Allagash River
After a six-hour drive – which included a pit stop at LL Bean and Hannaford for supplies – we made it to Johnson’s Allagash Lodge for the very last expedition for my National Geographic Young Explorers grant. The lodge is a collection of log buildings on the edge of Narrow Pond, which eventually drains into Read More
NRCM Statement on Leon Gorman’s Passing
Statement of Lisa Pohlmann, Executive Director, Natural Resources Council of Maine, on Leon Gorman’s Passing “We’re incredibly grateful for Leon Gorman’s lifelong commitment to protecting the Maine that we all love. Without Leon, Maine wouldn’t be the place it is today environmentally and economically. His extremely successfully business defines Maine for people around the world. Read More
The Dog Days of Summer: Dog-friendly Beaches in Maine
Part of my job at the Natural Resources Council of Maine is to read online news stories related to our work. I then post links to them on our website so that our members and web visitors can stay up to date on the latest news related to Maine’s environment. Sometimes, like during this past Read More
Natural Resources Council: Climate Change Causing Rise in Ticks
By Nakell Williams WABI-TV news story Environmentalists say climate change is causing an increase in dangerous pests and preventing Mainers from enjoying the outdoors. The Natural Resources Council of Maine says, according to a recent report, climate change is behind the rise in ticks. They say the tick problem in Maine is getting worse because Read More
As the Tick Population Expands So Does Lyme Disease
by Chris Rose WCSH-6 TV news story AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — For the fourth year in a row, Maine has recorded a record number of cases of Lyme disease. The disease is transmitted through blacklegged or deer ticks. Researchers said Maine has been experiencing a dramatic increase in the number of deer ticks due to Read More
Tick Talking is a Daily Conversation Today
eorge Smith GeorgeSmithMaine.com blog Yesterday Linda came in from gardening with three deer ticks attached. I easily extracted all three using our Tick Off plastic spoon. I had picked four deer ticks off of my body that day, all as they moved up my arms and legs. Yes, tick checks are now done routinely every Read More
My Maine This Week: Richard Flanagan
In honor of today’s unseasonably warm temperature, we thought we would do one last throwback to summer by sharing these photos of a Sphinx moth with leatris. —Photos by NRCM member Richard Flanagan of Fairfield, Maine. To see past My Maine This Week photos, or to submit a photo of your own to be featured on our website Read More
My Maine This Week: Mary Anne Royal
“This is a view to the western mountains from Blueberry Hill in Winterport. The autumn colors of the blueberry bushes were amazing. We can also see Mt. Katahdin from here.” —Photo by NRCM supporter Mary Anne Royal of Winterport, Maine. To see past My Maine This Week photos, or to submit a photo of your Read More
