Voices for Maine's Environment

Natural Resources Council of Maine
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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!

  1. A Powerful Force for Women Hunting and Fishing in Maine

    DEC 15

    A Powerful Force for Women Hunting and Fishing in Maine

    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 the fun of hunting and fishing. A strong voice for hunting and conservation, Christi’s new book Always Game documents her journey. In this episode of Voices for Maine’s Environment, Christi speaks with Colin about the important role hunting and fishing play in Maine’s conservation community.  **Show links: Always Game published by Islandport Press, Maine Women Hunters Facebook group, Christi Elliott webpage   **Support NRCM: become a member today or sign up to receive email updates.  ** Follow NRCM on social @nrcmenvironment

    25 min
  2. Inspiring Environmental Stewardship through Music & Arts

    NOV 7

    Inspiring Environmental Stewardship through Music & Arts

    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 Sophie Davis and Luke Fatora from Halcyon, an artists collective in Midcoast Maine working to inspire environmental stewardship through music and arts. Their newest multimedia project, The Future is Here, will feature the stories and actions of Maine people who are working on the ground to build creative, regenerative, and resilient communities in response to the climate crisis.  **Show links: Halcyon **Support NRCM by becoming a member today or signing up to receive email updates. ** Follow NRCM on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, or TikTok

    27 min
  3. Restoring Maine's Kennebec River

    SEP 29

    Restoring Maine's Kennebec River

    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 and a multi-year restoration process in close collaboration with local communities and businesses. To get a sense of what’s possible when rivers flow free, Colin speaks with Steve Brooke, retired Senior Planner from the Maine State Planning Office and Trout Unlimited member who also served as project coordinator with the Kennebec Coalition during the removal of Edwards Dam. **Show links: nature.org/kennebec **Support NRCM: become a member today or sign up to receive email updates. ** Follow NRCM on socials @nrcmenvironment

    26 min
  4. How Organized Labor in Maine is Tackling Climate Change and Inequality

    AUG 28

    How Organized Labor in Maine is Tackling Climate Change and Inequality

    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 is collaborating with to advance this vision. Colin speaks with MLCC’s Francis Eanes and Cheyenne Gallivan about how they are growing coalition of public and private sector labor unions working together to address the twin crises of climate change and broader inequality in our state and beyond. **Show links: Maine Labor Climate Council website **Support NRCM by becoming a member today or signing up to receive email updates. ** Follow NRCM on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, or TikTok

    47 min
  5. Remaking Maine: A Journey into Reuse

    JUL 24

    Remaking Maine: A Journey into Reuse

    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 University of Maine professor Dr. Cindy Isenhour to discuss what Mainers can do about this by moving toward reusable packaging programs in restaurants and other local businesses. Isenhour leads research efforts on sustainable consumption, reuse, and building a circular economy at UMaine. **Show links: UMaine Reusable Packaging Resource Guide, UMaine Reusable Packaging Research Project, NRCM Sustainability Grants, State of Maine Community Action Grants **Support NRCM: become a member today or sign up to receive email updates. ***Follow NRCM on socials @nrcmenvironment

    36 min
  6. Maine's Environment in the 2025 Legislative Session—Progress & Outcomes

    JUN 26

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

    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 fought and disappointing. Colin speaks with Advocacy Director Pete Didisheim to break it all down and describe how our experts worked with partners and people like you to deliver results for Maine’s environment. **Show links: NRCM Bill Tracking webpage, North Woods StoryMap, Summer Meet & Greet Events ***Support NRCM by becoming a member today or signing up to receive email updates. ****Follow NRCM on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, or TikTok

    43 min
  7. Preserving the Value and Benefits of Maine's Lakes and Ponds

    MAY 27

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

    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 thousands. Colin talks with Susan Gallo, the executive director of Maine Lakes, to learn more about lakes and ponds in Maine, what makes them so special, why we can’t ignore the risks facing them, and what we can do about it. **Show links: Maine Lakes website, LakeSmart program  **Support NRCM by becoming a member today or signing up to receive email updates. ** Follow NRCM on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, or TikTok

    33 min
  8. Building a More Equitable, Accessible Transportation System for Maine

    APR 24

    Building a More Equitable, Accessible Transportation System for Maine

    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 how they get to work, school, local businesses, and essential services. We speak with Zoe Miller, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Moving Maine Network to discuss how we can work together to expand opportunities by creating a more equitable, accessible transportation system across the state.  **Show links: https://www.movingmaine.org/  **Support NRCM by becoming a member today or signing up to receive email updates.

    35 min
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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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  • Creator
    Natural Resources Council of Maine
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    120
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Voices for Maine's Environment
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