We're continuing our series on Central Maine Power's proposed New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) transmission line project, focusing on its impacts to Maine wildlife. Maine Audubon feels strongly that NECEC and its mitigation plan offer unsatisfactory protections for Maine wildlife and is …
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NECEC AND FOREST FRAGMENTATION PART 2: THE OVENBIRD
We're continuing our series on Central Maine Power's proposed New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) transmission line project focusing on the potential impacts to Maine wildlife. Maine Audubon feels strongly that NECEC and its mitigation plan offer unsatisfactory protections for Maine wildlife …
New England Clean Energy Connect and the Impacts of Forest Fragmentation
New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) is a transmission line proposed to bring electricity from hydro facilities in Quebec to consumers in Massachusetts. In the proposed path of construction for the transmission line lies a 53-mile stretch of undeveloped Maine woods between the Canadian border …
Andy’s Note: Glacial Reflections
Happy April, friends. All the melting ice around us has me thinking about glaciers this month. You could make the case that glaciers deserve much of the credit for what makes Maine, Maine. The last glacial remnants were gone from Maine about 11,000 years ago -- a tick in time compared to the age …
And the Winners of the 2019 Maine Junior Duck Stamp Are…
A host of talented young artists gathered at L.L. Bean on Saturday for the announcement of the winners of the 2019 Maine Junior Duck Stamp challenge. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) with assistance from Maine Audubon, the Junior Duck Stamp challenge asks young Mainers from …
Thank You for Filling the Feeder on March 20!
Last week, we held our first-ever day-of-giving livestream. We asked you to donate -- and we promised to add bird seed to a feeder live on camera for each gift you made. Boy did you answer the call! Over the course of the day, well over 100 people made gifts to Maine Audubon. By early afternoon, …
Through the Lens with Nick Leadley: Night Sky Photography
Night sky photography has become increasing popular, particularly with all the advances in digital cameras. This month's article, written at the request of a reader, will introduce the basics of night sky photography. As this is a rather in-depth subject, I will include links to a few websites that …
Spring for wildlife with Maine Audubon
It's here! The first day of spring -- and our March 20th Spring for Wildlife one-day giving event! We've wrapped up our livestream (you can watch it below) -- but that doesn't mean you can't still support Maine's wildlife. Scroll down to the giving form to make your Spring for Wildlife …
Maine Audubon Testifies to Limit Greenhouse Gas Pollution
Yesterday I joined over 100 individuals and organizations to speak in support of LD 797, An Act To Limit Greenhouse Gas Pollution and Effectively Use Maine's Natural Resources, sponsored by Representative Ralph Tucker of Brunswick. LD 797 would direct Maine's Department of Environmental Protection …