Birding enthusiasts have begun flocking to Old Orchard Beach following reports that a rare 50-foot Piping Plover has been spotted roaming around the popular summer destination. Maine Audubon biologist Laura Minich Zitske, who directs the Piping Plover and Least Tern Project, said that while …
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Introducing #pets4plovers
For years, Maine Audubon has been working on behalf of Piping Plovers, which are listed as an endangered species in Maine and are threatened under federal law. Each spring, the birds make their nests on many of the beaches of southern Maine. People love watching plovers scurrying across the beach -- …
Andy Beahm named Maine Audubon’s new Executive Director
Following a competitive national search, the Maine Audubon Board of Trustees has selected Andy Beahm to serve as the next Executive Director of the 174-year old wildlife conservation organization. A former Maine Audubon board member and chair, Andy has been serving as the organization's acting …
Resource Library
All links are downloadable files unless otherwise noted. WORKSHOP MATERIALS Phase I - Introduction to Stream Smart Presentations Value of Stream Smart Road Crossings Presentation Regulations DEP and LUPC USFWS DOT US Army Corps of Engineers How to Create Stream …
September is a pivotal month
Happy September, friends. Like September's spring counterpart, March, the coming month is one of transitions. It marks the beginning of autumn; it is one of the sunniest months of the Maine year, but it's also defined by cool, comfortable nights; it is the month that humans begin preparations for …
Winter Reading List
Short days and cold temperatures often limit our outdoor explorations so it is a good time to hit the books. Below is a list of books I recommend for this winter. First off, if you haven't read Doug Tallamy's Bringing Nature Home, then stop reading this blog and go read it now. This book does a …
Wildlife Up Close: Dissecting Owl Pellets
Who would have thought that a wad of regurgitated indigestible hair and bones could be so fascinating? This may conjure flashbacks of a middle school science class, but if missed the opportunity, consider watching this video for a two minute lesson on owl pellets. - Doug Meet Doug Hitchcox, …
Why Taxing Nonprofits is a Bad Idea
The Background Like many other nonprofits, Maine Audubon does not pay property taxes to municipalities for the conservation lands it owns. Governor LePage wants to change that. His proposal to allow municipalities to impose property taxes on real estate owned by nonprofits is bad for conservation, …
Action Alert! Defeat Weak Mining Rules and Free LMF Funds
We really need your help defeating weak mining rules and freeing up the Land for Maine's Future bonds held up by the Governor. Speak Up Against Weak Mining Rules Prevent the development of dangerous mines near some of Maine's most treasured places by urging the Environment and Natural Resources …