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Greener Together

Opportunities to connect with the natural world and other like-minded people through engaging events, fun activities and helpful guides.

Lawmakers introduce bill to stop 'Dirty Water Rule'

Two members of Congress are working to spare the Clean Water Act from the worst rollback in the act's nearly 50-year history.

EPA undercuts mercury standards, putting our health and our environment at risk

Under the Trump administration, the Environmental Protection Agency is moving to allow more toxic mercury into our air.

Our 100% Renewable Energy campaign recognized as finalist for 2020 World Changing Idea

We work for results, not recognition — but it’s still nice when it happens.

Your support makes it possible.

We’re working to harness our wealth, technology and imagination to make our communities and our country greener and healthier places to live for all of us.

News, blogs, action and more

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12 ways to show your mom, and our Earth, you care

With Mother’s Day right around the corner (May 10), many of us are making plans to celebrate our moms. Here are 12 ideas that you can use celebrate both your mom and nature this Mother’s Day.

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Here are 25 climate actions you can take this Earth Week - and every week.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Environment Maine is challenging you to #ActOnClimate all week for Earth Week! 

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Nature-themed children’s book recommendations

Looking for some children’s books to help spark your young one’s love of nature? We’ve got you covered.

News Release | Environment Maine

New Dirty Water Rule puts Sebago Lake and Maine’s drinking water at risk

PORTLAND -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers have now revoked federal protection for thousands of waterways in Maine, as published today in the Federal Register.  With our ecosystems and drinking water at stake, Environment Maine will challenge this Dirty Water Rule in court.

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Eight ways to help kids celebrate Earth Day during the pandemic

Earth Day was primed for a big celebration this year -- it's 50th. But with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), it's an event that can't be celebrated with a big party. Still, that doesn't mean teachers (and parents teaching at home) can't connect with students on a broad array of environmental issues.

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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.