Atlantic herring are not the most charismatic fish. Small, oily, and, as it turns out, capable of communicating through their flatulence, they are not the top of the list of … Read more
Maine
Let’s Not Lose this Magical Place for Moose and Loon
“The spruce and cedar on its shores, hung with gray lichens, looked at a distance like the ghosts of trees. Ducks were sailing here and there on its surface, and … Read more
Our Nation’s Newest National Monument
The Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, our newest national monument, offers ample benefits and opportunities for wildlife to live and people to visit. The area provides habitat for moose, … Read more
Tar Sands Vote in Maine Shows Communities Can Stand Up For Wildlife and Win Big
The people of South Portland, Maine, made historic news last night. Based on overwhelming vocal public concern about the dangers of toxic tar sands to wildlife and the community, the … Read more
Meeting of Governors and Premiers a Big Opportunity for Northeast Wildlife
This week, the governors of New England states are meeting with leaders of Canada’s Eastern provinces in the mountains of New Hampshire, at the annual New England Governors and Eastern … Read more
Puffins Faring Well…For Now
Last week, after 37 years of coming to the Maine coast, I had the distinct privilege of seeing the Atlantic puffin, beautiful sea birds that are appropriately named Parrots of … Read more
Governors Must Take a Stand Against Tar Sands
Citizens, towns and organizations have taken a stand against tar sands oil, the climate polluting oil-of-last-resort from Canada that Exxon Mobil and Enbridge want to bring into Northern New England’s … Read more
Maine Shrimp Collapse Linked to Climate Change
Bad news for Maine shrimp and the people and wildlife that love eating them: Overfishing and global warming are shrinking the stock fast, forcing regulators are taking the drastic step … Read more
The South Portland, Maine Vote to Protect Wildlife from Dirty Oil
Update: The Nov. 5th initiative in South Portland, Maine was narrowly defeated. See more below. Right now, Big Oil is trying to pump millions of gallons of dirty tar … Read more
New Englanders Invade DC to Stay Tar Sands Free
An intrepid crew from Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire visited our nation’s capitol to press for action on the tar sands threat to New England. Will their message stick? Read more
