Maine has some of the highest potential for offshore wind development in the U.S., based on current offshore wind energy maps. Offshore wind is very likely to play a role in Maine’s energy future, though the impacts of offshore wind on wildlife have not been studied as much as land based wind. …
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New video series showcases Forestry for Maine Birds program
Are you interested in learning more about how you can help birds and other wildlife while managing your woodland? Typically, you'd be able to take part in an in-person workshop introducing you to our Forestry for Maine Birds program. But prompted by coronavirus restrictions, Maine Audubon, the …
MEDIA RELEASE: Maine Audubon Seeks Anglers for Brook Trout Survey Project
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release May 14, 2014 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 Volunteers will help fisheries conservation goals in the …
Maine’s Struggling Bats – Part Three
With Halloween coming up in a few weeks, October is a great time to talk about bats. Our furry, flying friends are in trouble. Following is the third and final part of a series on bats we are featuring this month. Please read and share - fostering an appreciation for bats will do wonders to help …
Contemplating Maine’s Energy Future: Thoughts on the Maine Energy Summit
Maine Audubon recently held a press event featuring its new photovoltaic array, which uses a series of solar panels to generate enough electricity to handle roughly 80 percent of the organization's annual electric usage. A series of speakers made a compelling case for not only Maine Audubon's …
The Climate Action Plan: A Full Year of Progress!
It’s been a full year since Governor Mills released the Climate Action Plan (CAP), a blueprint for meeting Maine’s ambitious climate goals authored by the Maine Climate Council. One year isn’t a very long time, especially when much of the public focus has remained on dealing with the lingering …
Membership FAQs
As a membership-based organization, our members are at the heart of what we do. The Maine Audubon community of members forms the core of our support, and is essential to our mission of wildlife conservation, education, and advocacy. Here's an overview of our membership levels and …
Spring 2019 Birding Festivals and Bird Walks with Maine Audubon
Can you feel it in the air? Spring is here, and soon the birds will follow. It's time to start thinking about how you're going to be spending your spring to see as many birds as you can. Maine Audubon is involved with all kinds of birding festivals, bird walks, and other events to celebrate the …
Maine Bird Superlatives: Our Fastest, Heaviest, Oldest Birds, and More!
Don't put away those decorations, because the holidays aren't over yet: Saturday, January 5th is National Bird Day! We at Maine Audubon are constantly celebrating our feathered friends, but for National Bird Day we wanted to share some of the superlative birds in our state. These are species that …