New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) is a transmission line proposed to bring electricity from hydro facilities in Quebec to consumers in Massachusetts. In the proposed path of construction for the transmission line lies a 53-mile stretch of undeveloped Maine woods between the Canadian border …
News & Notes
Andy’s Note: Glacial Reflections
Happy April, friends. All the melting ice around us has me thinking about glaciers this month. You could make the case that glaciers deserve much of the credit for what makes Maine, Maine. The last glacial remnants were gone from Maine about 11,000 years ago -- a tick in time compared to the age …
And the Winners of the 2019 Maine Junior Duck Stamp Are…
A host of talented young artists gathered at L.L. Bean on Saturday for the announcement of the winners of the 2019 Maine Junior Duck Stamp challenge. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) with assistance from Maine Audubon, the Junior Duck Stamp challenge asks young Mainers from …
Thank You for Filling the Feeder on March 20!
Last week, we held our first-ever day-of-giving livestream. We asked you to donate -- and we promised to add bird seed to a feeder live on camera for each gift you made. Boy did you answer the call! Over the course of the day, well over 100 people made gifts to Maine Audubon. By early afternoon, …
Through the Lens with Nick Leadley: Night Sky Photography
Night sky photography has become increasing popular, particularly with all the advances in digital cameras. This month's article, written at the request of a reader, will introduce the basics of night sky photography. As this is a rather in-depth subject, I will include links to a few websites that …
Spring for wildlife with Maine Audubon
It's here! The first day of spring -- and our March 20th Spring for Wildlife one-day giving event! We've wrapped up our livestream (you can watch it below) -- but that doesn't mean you can't still support Maine's wildlife. Scroll down to the giving form to make your Spring for Wildlife …
Maine Audubon Testifies to Limit Greenhouse Gas Pollution
Yesterday I joined over 100 individuals and organizations to speak in support of LD 797, An Act To Limit Greenhouse Gas Pollution and Effectively Use Maine's Natural Resources, sponsored by Representative Ralph Tucker of Brunswick. LD 797 would direct Maine's Department of Environmental Protection …
The Plovers Are Coming! Celebrate Them on March 16
In the list of noteworthy visitors to Maine's beaches each summer, Piping Plovers ought to be right at the top. Every year, these iconic shorebirds nest on sandy beaches up and down our coast, raising their young alongside all of us who are looking to enjoy the beach. Plovers head out to the …
Action Alert: Tell Your Legislators to Support Land for Maine’s Future!
Big news this week from Maine's diverse, bipartisan Land Conservation Task Force: they've recommended $75 million bond issue for the Land for Maine's Future program and another $20 million for State Parks! Maine Audubon has been a strong supporter of the Land for Maine's Future (LMF) program …