What helps wildlife and protects public safety at the same time? Stream Smart crossings, of course! Stream Smart crossings are culverts and …
Habitat Connectivity
Beginning with Habitat program helps steer smart growth
A recent cross-country ski outing got Conservation Director Sally Stockwell musing about land use and land use planning in Maine. This is …
Large-scale solar development rush must strike delicate balance
This essay was published in the Portland Press Herald as a Maine Voices opinion piece on August 11, 2020. It’s an exciting time for …
Good luck, young salmon!
If you’ve followed along with our adventures in salmon-rearing in previous years, you know that May is when we typically release our …
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Provides Grant to Track Species of Greatest Concern in New England
A major grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will enable a New England research partnership to dramatically expand a …
Maine Audubon Comments on DEP Draft Order for NECEC project
In early March, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a draft order approving Central Maine Power’s (CMP) New …
BIG NIGHT: Amphibians are on the move!
Greetings! I hope everyone is staying safe and well in these crazy times. I wanted to reach out, because we may finally be coming into …
A Legislative Update in these shifting times
Due to concerns related to the coronavirus, the Maine Legislature adjourned on March 17, weeks ahead of schedule. Though we’re disappointed …
Initial reaction to DEP draft approval for NECEC project
On March 13, 2020, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a draft order approving Central Maine Power’s (CMP) New …