NRCM Blog

Take Action Tuesday!

Each year, the Natural Resources Council of Maine hosts our annual Citizen Action Day in Augusta.  It's not too late to register and plan to attend - join us this Tuesday, February 23rd.  Come learn about important environmental legislation, then head over to the State House to meet with your legislators.  We will even feed you lunch! 

If you want to get involved to protect Maine's environment, this is a great way to get started.  You will meet lots of great people, learn about talking with your legislators, and have a chance to take action. Read a first-hand account from Ed Robeau, a citizen activist who attends Citizen Action Day each year. 

We hope you to see you on Tuesday. 

-Beth Dimond

NRCM's Polar Plunge - Watch Our (short) Video!

On December 31, some two dozen NRCM staff and supporters plunged into the icy Atlantic off Portland, Maine, to raise awareness of and funds for global warming work. If you weren't there, you can still catch the excitement (sorta). Watch our fun, short Insider video. Thanks to all who joined us!

 

Watch NRCM's hilarious new video!

The Natural Resources Council of Maine encourages you to join others around Maine for Commute Another Way Week next week - May 11-15, 2009.  We thought we would give you some ideas of ways to commute to work that won't pollute or harm the environment.  Let us know how you are commuting to work, and what you think of our video! 

To sign up or learn more about Commute Another Way Week, visit http://www.gomaine.org/cawday/.  

Thanks! 

Join us on Tuesday, March 11 for Citizen Action Day

Ever wonder what happens over at the State House? See the action first hand and speak to your legislators about important environmental priorities by joining NRCM staff for Citizen Action Day on Tuesday, March 11th. You can register online and learn more about the agenda at http://supporters.nrcm.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=100101&JServSessionIdr004=hqjb6q26l1.app2a

We’ll start the day at NRCM’s office in Augusta where we’ll give you some background information on three different bills: LD 2048, “An Act to Protect Children’s Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Children’s Products,” a bill to eliminate toxic chemicals in children’s products; LD 1957, a bill that will help restore the alewife population to the St. Croix River; and LD 2179, a bill that would require new homes to meet energy efficiency standards.

We’ll also give you tips on how to effectively speak to your legislators. Then we’ll walk over to the State House (only a block away), and we’ll help you find your legislators so you can discuss these important bills. Your input truly influences how your legislators vote on these bills. We hope to see you on Tuesday, March 11th!

For more information, please contact me at 800-287-2345.

Caitlin Cleaver
NRCM Action Network Coordinator