This week, the public will have another opportunity to learn about and comment on Central Maine Power’s New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project, a proposed 145-mile transmission line that would carry hydropower from Quebec to Massachusetts. On December 5, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers�the federal agency responsible for wetland and waterway regulation and […]
News & Notes
Andy’s blog: 2019’s Natural Highlights
Where did the year go? Wasn’t it just summer? Already the end of the year draws near. It’s the perfect time to reflect on accomplishments and highlights of 2019 with an eye to 2020. We don’t always take enough time to stop and reflect, so it was nice to chat with some folks at Maine […]
Be a sustainable shopper this holiday season
Happy Thanksgiving! For many people, this marks the official start of the holiday shopping season.� It’s possible to give thoughtful and considerate gifts to friends and family, be a sustainable shopper, and keep the environment in mind. For inspiration, listen to Maine Audubon Visitor Services and Retail Associate Stanley Sampson talk about small things people […]
Bluebirds in Maine’s Winter
Eastern Bluebirds are becoming an increasingly common sight during the winter in the southern-half of Maine. I wrote about this when we started this blog back in 2015 (“It’s Winter in Maine! Why do I see robins and bluebirds?“) and we’ve seen the trend continue since. Let’s take a look at a few citizen science […]
New Report: Renewable Energy and Wildlife in Maine
Tackling climate change is one of the most difficult and pressing tasks Mainers face, both personally and collectively. Maine’s lawmakers have set some ambitious goals for reducing the state’s greenhouse gas emissions and for procuring retail electricity sales from renewable energy sources. This recent legislation is spurring interest and investment in renewable energy projects across […]
ANDY’S NOTE: Energy Matters
We turn the clocks back this weekend, so we can’t deny it any longer: winter really is coming. Last November, we had 16 inches of snow in the Portland area! With these shorter days and colder temperatures, our thoughts inevitably turn to keeping warm.� But those thoughts clash with news inundating my inbox. A new […]
National Audubon Reports on Climate Risks to Maine Birds
A new report gives projections for how climate change will impact the ranges of hundreds of bird species. Maine Audubon is working to minimize these impacts.
Andy’s Note: A new season brings hope
Bird and insect populations are declining, but we can do something about it. At Maine Audubon, we’re already taking action to turn these declines around by working with landowners to create and maintain ecologically friendly habitats.
“Bringing Nature Home”: Blooms, Berries, and Seeds
Fall is in the air and news.� A couple of crisp mornings, the first foliage maps, and migrating birds all spell the final weeks and months of what has largely been a great growing season.� However, it’s not over yet!� In fact, judging by the blooms, berries, and wildlife we’re seeing around us, one can’t […]