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Maine Trails Madness 2024

Join us again this year for an epic showdown of Maine trails! Last year, our bracket featured regions. This year we are featuring individual trails. Each week this month, trails will battle it out to win the title.

Vote in the finals to determine which trail will be this year's champion!

Maine Trails Madness bracket showing the competing trails

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Broad Statewide Support for Maine Trails Bond

News from NRCM

NRCM Experts Contributing to Maine’s Bold Climate Action Policies

March 6, 2024 (Augusta, ME) – Experts at the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) were recently recognized for the important roles they play in catalyzing community action on climate change and contributing to practical climate solutions for an equitable clean energy transition. The experts have been appointed to a variety of advisory committees and Read More

Statewide Coalition Calls on Legislature to Send Maine Trails Bond to November Ballot

News release Feb 29, 2024 (Augusta, ME) – More than 500 organizations, businesses, and towns from across the state today urged lawmakers to pass a $30 million Maine Trails Bond so Maine voters will have an opportunity to support it on the November ballot. In a statement to lawmakers, the remarkably broad statewide coalition said Read More

Bill to Allow Reusable Containers Approved by Maine Legislature

Update: LD 2091 was signed into law on March 6, 2024 News release When Castine business owner Kate Pilotte wanted to offer her meal kit customers reusable packaging, she was told Maine food regulations would not allow it. Kate then asked her State Senator to file a bill that would amend state law so local Read More

We did it! Together, we stopped Wolfden Resources’ proposal for a polluting mine in the Katahdin region.

This win helps to protect the future of our clean water, habitat for brook trout and Atlantic salmon, supports the outdoor recreation economy, and helps us build the future we want for Maine.

We are honored to stand alongside the Penobscot Nation, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, Conservation Law Foundation, Maine Audubon, Earthjustice, local businesses and conservation groups, and more than a thousand Mainers who took action. This victory belongs to us all, thank you!

Birding with Jeff & Allison: Robins in Every Yard

Syncing Utility Performance with Maine’s Clean Energy Goals

Critter Chatter — Is It Really Hibernation?

Protecting the nature of Maine since 1959, by harnessing the power of science, the law, and the voices of people who value Maine's environment.

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Enjoy the Great Outdoors

Find hiking trails, beaches, paddles, bike paths, & more with our interactive Explore Maine Map. View the map & learn more.

Learn about our Maine Sporting Camp & Outdoor Recreation Discount Program.

Shop for NRCM T-shirts, Caps, Totes, & More

Purchase NRCM made-in-the-USA caps, t-shirts featuring beautiful artwork by Maine artist Jon Luoma, mugs, totes, & more, all in support of our work to protect the nature of Maine.
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Attend an Event

Find out about events & webinars NRCM is hosting or taking part in throughout Maine. Plan to attend!
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My Maine This Week: Lakes by Ted Anderson

ocean waves with island behind them

My Maine This Week: Popham Beach by Roger Leisner

Great Grey Owl perched on top of tree

My Maine This Week: Great Grey Owl by Chris L’Abbé

Black-capped Chickadee

The chickadee was chosen as the Maine State Bird in 1927. It pairs well with the Maine State Tree, the white pine, on which it may often be found. (The Black-capped Chickadee is also the state bird of Massachusetts and the provincial bird of New Brunswick.)  Learn more, including a really interesting "Cool Fact" about the Black-capped Chickadee in this new Creature Feature.

Banner photo: Katahdin reflected in Lower Togue Pond, by Sarah Mayberry Rines