August 10, 2022 (Falmouth, ME) – Maine Audubon is pleased to learn of the introduction of Senate Bill 4784, The Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act, by Senator Angus King and co-sponsored by Senator Susan Collins. �Improving access to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument from the communities of Millinocket and East Millinocket […]
Top Ten Rare Birds found at Scarborough Marsh
At over 3,000 acres, Scarborough Marsh is the largest contiguous salt marsh in Maine, and also one of the most famous and productive birding destinations. Thousands of birders visit Scarborough Marsh each year�from Dunstan’s Landing to the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center to Pine Point and elsewhere�and find some incredible birds. This summer we’re celebrating the […]
NEW Birding Hotspot Map for Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
When President Obama established the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in 2016 he added permanent protection for some of the most important bird breeding habitat in the state. Contained in its more than 87,000 acres are boreal and deciduous forests, mountain peaks, spruce bogs, rivers and ponds, all hosting their own suite of birds. […]
Important Update on Avian Influenza from Maine DIF&W
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (DIF&W) issued the following statement on June 24 regarding an outbreak of Avian Influenza in Maine. Please read carefully and follow all directives. ____________________________________ Update on Avian influenza Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife The Northeast is currently experiencing an outbreak of Highly Pathogen Avian Influenza […]
Maine Audubon Joins Conservation, Labor, and Business Groups to Support Offshore Wind
On May 18, 2022, Maine Audubon joined partners from the conservation, labor, and business communities for a press conference in Portland in support of offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine.� The group gathered to urge state and federal governments to work quickly and responsibly in furthering locally-produced clean energy, just a day before the […]
It’s Bat Week! Let’s Celebrate — and Help
It pays to think for a moment about how cool bats are. It’s not easy — you may need to push through the fog of spookiness, creepiness, and icky-ness that clouds the discussion on bats — but when you can get to a clear mental space you’ll realize that there’s so much to love. They’re […]
Recapping an Exciting and Important Legislative Session
The 130th Maine Legislature has nearly completed the work of their second session, with many conservation wins to show for it. From expanding biodiversity protection on public lands, to limiting sprawl across the state, to reducing conflict between boats and wildlife, meaningful environmental policy development was a priority this session for Maine lawmakers. We achieved […]
Advocate for Wildlife in Maine’s Offshore Wind Roadmap
Maine�s Offshore Wind Roadmap is part of a state initiative to guide the development of offshore wind, led by an expert advisory committee and� working groups, including Maine Audubon staff. The Roadmap focuses on a variety of topics related to the development of offshore wind, including energy markets, ports and infrastructure, socioeconomic impacts, equity, manufacturing […]
New Law Will Expand Maine’s Ecological Reserve System
March 31, 2022 (Augusta, ME) � A bill that will expand Maine�s network of ecological reserves to protect more habitat for the state�s rich array of plants, animals, and other species was signed into law by Governor Janet Mills on Tuesday March 29, 2022. State-owned ecological reserves cover less than 1% of the state, yet […]