Things have been really busy and most issues are still percolating but here's a snapshot of where things stand. Land Use Regulation Commission (LD 1798): The Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (ACF) Committee has held three work sessions and yesterday voted on an amended LD 1798. The vote, …
Birds ·
Compilers: Doug Hitchcox Top Species Mentioned: Greater White-fronted Goose Barnacle Goose Eurasian Wigeon Canvasback Rough-legged Hawk Snowy Owl Northern Hawk Owl Lark Sparrow ‘Oregon' Dark-eyed Junco York County A BARNACLE GOOSE was seen in flight from Marginal Way on the morning of …
Maine Audubon wildlife biologist Susan Gallo has been chosen as only one of 40 scientists across the country for this year's TogetherGreen fellowship. Gallo, who has been at Maine Audubon for 13 years, will use the $10,000 award to develop a lakeshore assessment program. She will train …
This spring, Maine Audubon has been excited to host workshops around the state to teach contractors, road commissioners, planners and others who work on our roads about restoring habitat at stream crossings. “Around 90 percent of our culverts could be barriers to wildlife who depend on these …
We have all you need to get ready for spring, Bird Houses, Bird Feeders, Binoculars, and More! Visit the Nature Store at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth Maine. Hours: 9 - 5pm weekdays Maine Audubon Members receive a discount on all purchases – become a member today and support wildlife …
We need your help! Please contact your legislators today and urge them to support the Minority Report for LD 1798! A vote could be possible for early next week, and your legislators need to hear that allowing county commissioners to nominate themselves and simultaneously serve on the LUPC Board is …
Maine Audubon Wildlife Road Watch is now recruiting observers to select roads to monitor more closely for wildlife. We are calling this research project "Adopt A Road". To sign up as an "Adopt A Road" volunteer: Create an account to help us identify observations from specific observers. …
Since 1983, the Maine Endangered and Nongame Wildlife Fund has been supporting important programs that protect Maine's threatened, endangered and nongame wildlife. Voluntary contributions made via the "chickadee check-off" and loon license plate registration fees have been essential to the …
A public hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 1pm in Cross Building Room 216. The Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) has strengthened the Maine DEP's proposed rules for IWWH. The BEP unanimously voted to increase the required habitat buffer from 100 feet to 150 …