Voices for Maine's Environment

Voices for Maine's Environment

Natural Resources Council of Maine

Episodes 122
Avg. Duration 22m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2018
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

Voices for Maine's environment brings you the voices of people and organizations who are working together to protect the nature of Maine. New podcasts monthly. The Natural Resources Council of Maine is a non-partisan, statewide organization dedicated to protecting, conserving, and restoring Maine's environment now and for future generations. Let’s build the future we all want for Maine — a future that values clean air and water, healthy forests, abundant wildlife, livable communities, and accessible outdoors for all. Consider becoming a member today!

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Maine's Environment in the 2026 Legislative Session

Feb 19, 2026 34m

Hear from experts at the Natural Resources Council of Maine about the bills we are tracking in the 2026 legislative session to will advance climate action and protect Maine's forests, wildlife,…

How a Maine Climate Superfund Would Support Local Towns

Jan 26, 2026 23m

Jackson Chadwick of Maine Youth for Climate Justice and Rockland City Councilor Nate Davis speak to Colin about the proposal to create a Maine Climate Superfund. Mainers across the state are paying…

A Powerful Force for Women Hunting and Fishing in Maine

Dec 15, 2025 24m

Christi Elliott has been called a powerful force for outdoor recreation in Maine. Born in Machias, Christi founded Maine Women Hunters as a welcoming place for like-minded women to learn and join in…

Inspiring Environmental Stewardship through Music & Arts

Nov 07, 2025 26m

Connection, community, joy. These are all essential ingredients as we come together to confront the environmental challenges confronting our world, nation, and state. In this episode, we speak with…

Restoring Maine's Kennebec River

Sep 29, 2025 25m

Last week, the Nature Conservancy announced it has reached an agreement for the purchase of the four Kennebec dams between Waterville and Skowhegan, an essential step toward their eventual removal…

How Organized Labor in Maine is Tackling Climate Change and Inequality

Aug 28, 2025 47m

Advancing more sources of homegrown renewable energy is our best step toward a more equitable clean energy future. The Maine Labor Climate Council (MLCC) is an important coalition partner that NRCM…

Remaking Maine: A Journey into Reuse

Jul 24, 2025 35m

Maine is generating more waste per capita over time and studies estimate single-use packaging materials make up a large amount of the trash we send to landfills and incinerators. We’re joined by…

Maine's Environment in the 2025 Legislative Session—Progress & Outcomes

Jun 26, 2025 42m

The first session of the 132nd Maine Legislature has officially concluded, producing some big wins for clean energy and conservation, but also some mixed results and a few losses that were hard…

Preserving the Value and Benefits of Maine's Lakes and Ponds

May 27, 2025 33m

Maine’s lakes are just as iconic as our rocky coastline. But lakes don’t just provide outstanding recreational experiences – they provide essential wildlife habitat and clean drinking water for…

Building a More Equitable, Accessible Transportation System for Maine

Apr 24, 2025 34m

Too many Mainers lack access to safe, affordable options to get where they need to go but it doesn’t have to be this way. There’s a better path forward. One where more Mainers have better choices for…

Mainers Speak Out Against Federal Funding Cuts & Firings

Mar 25, 2025 45m

In March 2025, a group of Mainers including federal workers, business and fishing groups, veterans, and a SNAP participant came together in Brewer, Maine, to speak about the real-world harm being…

Maine’s Increasingly Rare Old Growth Forests

Feb 20, 2025 35m

Maine’s 10.4 million acres of Unorganized Territories (UT) are home to the last stronghold of remote, undeveloped ponds and scattered older growth forest stands in the eastern United States. We’re…

Maine's Environmental Priorities in the 2025 Legislative Session

Feb 10, 2025 54m

BONUS EPISODE: A recording of our January webinar previewing the legislative priorities for the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) in 2025, including ways you can get involved. Join NRCM's…

Talking Trails with Gabe Perkins of Inland Woods & Trails

Jan 23, 2025 40m

Heading into 2025, many of us were inspired by the passage of the Maine Trails Bond in the November 2024 election, which united people and groups that haven’t always seen eye-to-eye but were united…

Maine's Environment in the 2024 Legislative Session

Feb 01, 2024 37m

The last few years, our work at the State House in Augusta has delivered enormous progress for Maine’s environment. So, how is NRCM gearing up to continue this momentum and what are the priorities…

Reducing Waste During the Holidays

Dec 21, 2023 30m

It’s the holiday season, which means a lot of gifts, a lot of food, and….a lot of waste. Mainers by nature are frugal and don’t like waste. It’s part of who we are. But when we go to the store or buy…

Climate Impacts Heighten Urgency to Act

Dec 07, 2023 35m

The U.S. government recently released the Fifth National Climate Assessment, the nation’s preeminent policy-neutral report highlighting the latest science about climate change impacts, risks, and…

What Makes the Land for Maine's Future Program So Successful

Aug 31, 2023 22m

The Land for Maine’s Future program is Maine’s most successful and popular land conservation program, helping to support hundreds of conservation projects that have exceptional natural or…

Stronger Clean Car and Truck Standards Give Mainers More Choices

Aug 17, 2023 33m

Zero-emission cars and trucks are becoming increasingly popular but many prospective buyers are finding that supply can’t keep up with demand. Stronger standards for clean cars and trucks would give…

Maine's 2023 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

Aug 03, 2023 29m

This year's legislative session was another strong demonstration of how Maine's strong conservation ethic continues to define our way of life, drive economic growth, and influence new laws passed at…

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How many episodes does Voices for Maine's Environment have?

Voices for Maine's Environment has published 122 episodes since January 2018, covering topics in News.

Is Voices for Maine's Environment still active?

Voices for Maine's Environment is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 22m.

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