Action for a greener, healthier Maine

Reconnecting Nature

Join us for a tour of seven different types of wildlife corridor projects across the U.S. that are working to connect natural areas. 

Maine passes nation’s first plastic producer responsibility law

Plastic producers often bear little responsibility for the waste their products become. That's changing in Maine.

Nation's strongest bee-saving legislation becomes law in Maine

Maine's newest law raises the bar for bees. 

Maine’s plastic bans go into effect as state enacts producer responsibility legislation

In one day, Maine took two nation-leading steps to tackle our plastic pollution crisis. 

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What do you get for the monument that has it all?

As we celebrate the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument’s fifth birthday, the only thing it really needs is full protection.

News Release | Environment Maine

Statement: New right whale plan appears to only “delay extinction”

“It’s good to see NOAA taking action to protect the endangered right whale, but unfortunately, the plan that was released today falls short, said Environment Maine state director, Anya Fetcher. By our reading, the net effect will be to delay the extinction of this beautiful, massive creature. What we need is a plan to save it."

Blog Post

Amazon is destroying unsold products by the thousands

A recent investigation uncovered a bombshell for our environment over at Amazon: The company is destroying millions of unused or returned products.

Blog Post

Urgent: Call your senators to save the Arctic

A last-minute amendment to a must-pass bill threatens the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge with drilling and development.

News Release

Senate votes to revitalize American infrastructure

The infrastructure we build impacts our health and the environment for decades into the future. We applaud the Senate for recognizing that all Americans want clean air to breathe, clean, lead-free water to drink, and more options to get around.

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.