Maine Audubon is asking our members and supporters to help protect our water and wildlife from the harmful effects of sulfide mining. Help us push for strong rules to protect Maine from mining pollution. You can help by submitting written comments to: Jeffrey Crawford Maine Department of …
News & Notes
Trip Report: 2013 Bar Harbor Pelagic
The basic description we have used for this trip humbly states "great boat, great camaraderie, and, of course, great sightings of birds and marine mammals" – this is an understatement on many counts! We were very pleased to have about 100 guests aboard this annual trip. Below you will find a short …
In the Community – September 19
Special Tour of Maine's Forests and Mills – The Nature Conservancy in Maine, Forest Society of Maine and Maine TREE Foundation invite you to explore Maine's forests and mills on a two-day adventure based in Greater Millenocket, Maine. September 23-24. Learn more through their flyer [pdf] » Veazie …
In the Community – Week of September 1
Video: Rescued Osprey Released Back to the Wild – After being rescued from a smoldering nest this fledgling, in full health thanks to Avian Haven, Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center was set free to catch his own alewives. Read about this and see the video at Bangor Daily News » ‘Global Impact': An …
Volunteer Anglers Needed in Aroostook, Penobscot & Washington Counties
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release August 26, 2013 Contact: Michelle Smith, Communications & Marketing Manager msmith@maineaudubon.org (207) 781-6180 x209 Mobile: (207) 838-0511 Maine Audubon Seeks Anglers for Brook Trout Survey Project this September Volunteers will help fisheries …
In the Community – Week of August 19
Volunteer Opportunity Greater Bangor – The Penobscot River Restoration Trust is seeking volunteers to relocate freshwater mussels over the next several days immediately up-river of the Veazie Dam site - all help is appreciated! If you would like to lend a hand, please contact Cheryl Daigle, …
Report: Veazie Dam Ceremony, Celebration and Breaching
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xiny3C-b6fs Maine Audubon is proud to be part of the Penobscot River Restoration Trust and this unprecedented project for the people and wildlife of Maine. Our long history of work to conserve Maine's wildlife and wildlife habitat includes extensive efforts to keep …
Moving People to Action: Ruth’s Story
Ruth has been a volunteer with Maine Audubon for more than five years. She helps out at Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center (SMAC) every Tuesday in the summer. In the colder months, she assists at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center by greeting visitors, answering the phones and responding to wildlife …
Maine Audubon and MDIFW seeking witness in Piping Plover case
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2013 Contact: Michelle Smith, Maine Audubon (207) 838-0511 Doug Rafferty, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (207) 287-5248 Scarborough - Maine Audubon, Maine Game Wardens and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are seeking a witness …