The Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee will hold a public hearing on a bill to define intentional balloon releases as an act of littering. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Genevieve McDonald (D-Stonington) addresses an issue that fishermen have wrestled with under the radar for years.
Since 2011, Maine Audubon has been working with partners across the state to provide training on how to construct culverts and bridges that restore and maintain fish and wildlife habitat while also protecting roads and public safety. Maine Audubon is hosting a Stream Smart workshop on April 6, from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Peregrine falcons are again defending nesting territories in Acadia National Park. The Jordan Cliffs Trail, Precipice Trail and a portion of the Orange & Black Path will close to public entry on March 17 until further notice.
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk about how food waste can be safely recovered and recycled from 3–4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22.
Trenton residents may have access to free well-water testing thanks to a grant from Defend Our Health.
On Jan. 24, a Climate to Thrive (ACTT) reflected on accomplishments, answered questions about current projects and shared ambitious visions of the next decade of action on climate change during a virtual fifth anniversary celebration.
Bar Harbor Town Councilor Jill Goldthwait is asking officials of surrounding towns if they might be interested in working together on sustainability issues and, perhaps, jointly hiring a sustainability coordinator.
ELLSWORTH—This summer, Healthy Acadia has been fundraising to purchase a Harvest Truck that will help them bring more local produce to food pantries across the Downeast region and to feed more families in need. They have just announced that, thanks to community, business and foundation contributions, they have exceeded their campaign goal, and have just purchased a …
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is administering $5 million dollars in a single round of grant funding to assist municipalities with stream crossing upgrades and replacements. These monies fund competitive grants that match local funding for the upgrade of municipal culverts at stream crossings. The projects awarded will provide public infrastructure benefits …
SOUTHWEST HARBOR— A recent notice that went out to residents via mail regarding trihalomethanes is not highlighting a new problem with the town’s water supply; it is just a new way of delivering the news. According to Water and Sewer District Manager Steve Kenney, the state now requires notices to go out in the mail versus …
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