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The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) is the voice for Maine’s environment at the State House. We work together with people and organizations across Maine to advance progress on climate action, land conservation and wildlife protection, cleaner air and water, and holding polluters accountable for the waste they create.

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As we write this, Cooper Flagg, the superstar basketball player from Newport, Maine, now playing for the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, has just won the award for Rookie of the Year. He’s accomplished so much – good for him! A well-deserved honor.

Lesser Yellowlegs nest in wetlands in the Boreal Forest biome of Canada and Alaska and some winter a...


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Red-winged Blackbird by Jayne Winters

Red-winged Blackbird Agelaius phoeniceus Cool Fact: Red-winged Blackbirds can reach flight speeds up to 30 MPH and will travel as far as 50 miles to feed, returning to their roost at night.

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This week’s My Maine This Week featured photo is by NRCM supporter Terry Chick of Eliot, Maine. Terry shares his stunning photo of a King Eider in the Piscataqua River in Kittery. Look at those colors!

Thank you, Terry! If you want to see more of Terry’s photos, give him a follow on Instagram


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April 22, 2026, Gardiner, ME — Scientists and public health experts gathered on Wednesday, Earth Day, on the banks of the Kennebec River at Gardiner’s Waterfront Park to draw attention to the health and economic costs to Maine people as a result of dramatic cuts and rollbacks by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Speakers touted the benefits that Maine has...


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