Climate Change to Blame for New England’s Growing Tick Population
Researchers say climate change is contributing to the increased tick population By Danielle Waugh NECN news story Watch full news video. Researchers say the tick population, and the threat of Lyme...
View ArticleNatural Resources Council: Climate Change Causing Rise in Ticks
By Nakell Williams WABI-TV news story Environmentalists say climate change is causing an increase in dangerous pests and preventing Mainers from enjoying the outdoors. The Natural Resources Council of...
View ArticleNew Poll: Hunters and Anglers Nationwide Support the EPA’s Clean Water Rule
Sportsmen and women across the political spectrum support protecting smaller streams and wetlands Washington (July 22, 2015)—A new nationwide, bipartisan survey found broad support among hunters and...
View ArticlePoll: Sportsmen Support New Clean Water Protections
By Tom Porter MPBN news story AUGUSTA, Maine – Environmental advocates in Maine are welcoming the results of a new national survey showing widespread support among sportsmen for the revised Clean Water...
View ArticleReport: Clean Power Plan Key to Protecting Drinking Water, Wildlife Habitat
News release of the National Wildlife Federation and the Natural Resources Council of Maine MAINE (August 18, 2015) – Maine’s and America’s waterways are already being stressed by climate change and...
View ArticleReport: Climate Change Disrupting Maine’s Waterways
By Nora Flaherty MPBN news story A new report finds that climate change is seriously impacting Maine’s waterways. The report from the National Wildlife Federation finds that changes such as warmer...
View ArticleNRCM and NWF Ready to Partner with Secretary Haaland to Protect Public Lands
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 15, 2021) — The U.S. Senate’s bipartisan vote to confirm Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior demonstrates a commitment to restoring the nation’s public lands and honoring...
View ArticleSenator Collins Supports Bipartisan Effort to Fund Wildlife Conservation,...
AUGUSTA, Maine (October 12, 2021) — Senator Susan Collins has joined Senator Angus King in cosponsoring the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, a bipartisan bill that will dedicate nearly $1.4 billion...
View ArticleSenators Collins and King Back Bipartisan Bill to Help Maine’s At-Risk Wildlife
National Wildlife Federation and Natural Resources Council of Maine news release Senator Angus King has joined Senator Susan Collins in cosponsoring a bipartisan wildlife conservation bill, the...
View ArticleGreg LeClair Honored with National Conservation Young Leader Award
National Wildlife Federation news release RESTON, Va. (June 22, 2023) — Greg LeClair, founder and lead organizer of Maine Big Night, is the recipient of the National Conservation Young Leader Award...
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