Voices for Maine's Environment

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!

Voices for Maine's Environment is a news podcast hosted by Natural Resources Council of Maine, with 128 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 82.

Natural Resources Council of Maine hosts Voices for Maine's Environment, a news show with 128 episodes published.

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  How Gear Share Helps Expand Access to the Outdoors

  Sep 21, 202637 min

  One of the truly special things about Maine is the relatively easy access to stunning outdoor spaces. Our experiences in these natural places help shape who we are, but barriers exist for everyone to access the outdoors equally. Maine Gear Share Executive Director Josh Basson joins the podcast to speak about how outdoor gear lending libraries are making it easier for Mainers to get outside. **Show links: Maine Gear Share , Maine Gear Library Network , Gear Again Festival , NRCM Sustainability Grants **Support NRCM by becoming a member or signing up to receive email updates . ** Follow NRCM on Instagram , YouTube , Facebook , or TikTok

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  Why Habitat for Endangered Species Matters

  Jul 23, 202633 min

  Bald Eagles are now commonplace in Maine. Piping Plovers are making a dramatic comeback. It’s all thanks to a decades-long law called the Endangered Species Act, as well as the dedicated, hard work of thousands of volunteers and organizations dedicated to restoring these vulnerable species. Laura Minich Zitske, the Associate Director of Conservation at Maine Audubon, speaks with Colin about why it’s so important to protect and restore threatened or endangered species in Maine, and why laws like the Endangered Species Act matter. **Show links: Maine Audubon Coastal Bird Program **Support NRCM by becoming a member or signing up to receive email updates . ** Follow NRCM on Instagram , YouTube , Facebook , or TikTok

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  Exploring Casco Bay with Baykeeper Ivy Frignoca

  Jun 22, 202643 min

  Casco Bay stretches from Two Lights in Cape Elizabeth to Cape Small in Phippsburg. It’s clean water and rich ecology support 14 coastal communities and tens of thousands of jobs in fishing, aquaculture, tourism, and recreation. In this episode, we speak with Casco Baykeeper Ivy Frignoca, environmental attorney with expertise in the Clean Water Act and other environmental laws, about the threats to this important natural resource and what we can do to protect it. **Show links: Friends of Casco Bay website **Support NRCM by becoming a member or signing up to receive email updates . ** Follow NRCM on Instagram , YouTube , Facebook , or TikTok

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  Conversation with NRCM’s New E.D. Justin Strasburger

  May 26, 202642 minS0

  <p>In April 2026, the NRCM Board of Directors selected Justin Strasburger, a well-respected leader of impact-driven organizations, as our next Executive Director. In this episode, Colin speaks with Justin about why he’s so excited about advancing the unique role NRCM plays as a fearless watchdog for Maine’s environment and mobilizing the power of everyday people coming together to build a lasting legacy through policy and systems change.<br/><br/>**Show links:  New E.D. Announcement<br/><br/>**Support NRCM by becoming a member or signing up to receive email updates.<br/><br/>** Follow NRCM on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, or TikTok</p>

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  Maine’s New Plug-in Solar Law

  Apr 16, 202628 minS0

  <p>A new Maine law will allow residents to install compact plug-in solar panels in their home or apartment with the help of a qualified electrician. Plug-in solar opens the door for every Mainer, regardless of their income or housing type, to take steps toward energy independence without unnecessary utility barriers. In this episode, Colin speaks with Beth Woolfolk of the local climate action group A Climate to Thrive who was a driving force behind passage of this exciting new affordable clean energy solution.<br/><br/>**Show links:  A Climate To Thrive website, Blog-What You Need to Know About Maine’s P...

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