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July 4, 2008
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Press releases, events, publications released, etc. from Maine environmental organizations and agencies. Submit content.
Solar Mower talk at F.W. Horch
Event - Thursday, July 03, 2008
On Thursday, July 10, at 7 pm, Guy Marsden will be at F.W. Horch Sustainable Goods & Supplies in Brunswick to demonstrate how to remove the gasoline motor from a lawn mower and replace it with an electric motor and a battery, which can then be charged with solar panels. Converting a gas mower to solar is featured as one of "Ten Audacious Ideas to Save the Planet" in the July 2008 issue of Popular Science Magazine. |
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Maine's Piping Plovers Facing Worst Summer in Nearly 20 Years
Press Release - Monday, June 30, 2008
As the summer rush of beachgoers begins, biologists are saying the endangered piping plover is already having the worst breeding season in nearly 20 years on Maine's beaches--making it especially important for people to pay attention and respect birds' needs. |
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Restoration of Seabird Populations in Maine Topic of Talk - Rockland, July 2nd
Event - Thursday, June 26, 2008
Susie Meadows, manager of the Project Puffin Visitor Center, will discuss some of the factors limiting Maine seabird populations and will discuss how techniques, developed by Project Puffin, have led to the restoration of puffins and terns to historic nesting islands in the Gulf of Maine. Her presentation will take place at the Project Puffin Visitor Center on Wednesday, July 2, at 5 p.m. |
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Workshops on Invasive Aquatic Plants Scheduled
Press Release - Thursday, June 19, 2008
On Tuesday, July 8, a session titled “Introduction to Invasive Plant Patrol” will be held from 2 to 7:30 p.m. at Ellsworth City Hall. On Tuesday, Aug. 19, a session titled “Advanced Plant ID” will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at Ellsworth City Hall. |
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AMC to offer outdoor programs to all Piscataquis County schoolchildren
Press Release - Wednesday, June 18, 2008
The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) has intensified its commitment to outdoor education in the 100-Mile Wilderness region with a new program aimed at helping schoolchildren in Piscataquis County make a closer connection with the outdoors. The effort is part of AMC’s broader Maine Woods Initiative, which addresses regional ecological and economic needs through outdoor recreation, resource protection, sustainable forestry and community partnerships.
Building on the early success of collaborative programs with local schools, AMC is working with educators to offer hands-on outdoor learning opportunities to all schoolchildren in Piscataquis County.
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Downeast Lakes Land Trust to Add 6,644 Acres to Community Forest: Half-way to $3.2 Million Capital Campaign Goal
Press Release - Friday, June 13, 2008
Grand Lake Stream, Maine: The Downeast Lakes Land Trust (DLLT) announced this week that it plans to purchase 6,644 acres of forestland around Wabassus Lake in central Washington County. DLLT intends to transfer a conservation easement on the property to the State of Maine, to practice sustainable forestry on its woodlands, and to keep it open to the public forever, with guaranteed access for hiking, canoeing, camping, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and other recreation. |
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Test Drive an Electric Car
Event - Friday, June 06, 2008
F.W. Horch Sustainable Goods and Supplies, 56 Maine St., Brunswick, will host a "Meet the Electric Car" test-drive and educational event with Maine Electric Vehicles from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, June 12th. Maine Electric Vehicles will have two different models of "Neighborhood Electric Vehicles" on hand for test-drives on Maine Street in Brunswick. For more information, please call 729-4050 or visit www.FWHorch.com. |
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Come Walk Among the Old Trees of Maine
Event - Thursday, June 05, 2008
Its National Trails Day. What better way then join Native Forest Network (NFN) on an organized bushwack to one of Maine's last remaining old growth stands.
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Thorncrag Summer Birds
Event - Sunday, June 01, 2008
Thorncrag holds a variety of birds in the summer – including resident bluebirds and bobolinks. Join trip leaders Stan and Joan DeOrsey as we explore for the residents of Thorncrag |
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Land Conservation Success in Maine Attracts National Funding
Press Release - Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a statewide land conservation organization, was awarded a $600,000 grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts for a program designed to build capacity of land conservation groups in Maine. |
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Downeast Lakes Forestry Partnership Completes Fundraising Campaign
Press Release - Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Governor John Baldacci joined members of the New England Forestry Foundation and the Downeast Lakes Land Trust to celebrate the completion of the Downeast Lakes Forestry Partnership's seven-year, $34.8 million capital campaign. |
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In The County, ire, concern over land use changes
Bangor Daily News - Monday, April 28, 2008
FORT KENT , Maine - Aroostook County residents voiced their fears, frustrations and suspicions toward state regulators Sunday during a meeting on potential changes to land use policies in Maine’s vast Unorganized Territory. The Land Use Regulation Commission is seeking feedback on proposed alterations to the planning document that guides policy decisions...
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DOE Awards $30 Million to Biofuel Project in Old Town
The Free Press (Rockland) - Thursday, April 24, 2008
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced last Friday that Red Shield Environmental in Old Town has been awarded a U.S. Department of Energy grant of up to $30 million. The grant will support the development of a cellulosic biorefinery at the Old Town pulp mill.
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Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code Enacted
The Free Press (Rockland) - Thursday, April 24, 2008
Last Friday the Maine State Legislature enacted LD 2257, the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code. Maine now joins 40 other states that have adopted uniform building and energy codes. Maine was the only Northeastern state, and one of only 10 nationally, that did not have a statewide energy-efficiency standard for new homes. |
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Maintaining State Land Open for Hunting
The Free Press (Rockland) - Thursday, April 24, 2008
LD 648, “An Act To Maintain the Amount of State Land That Is Open for Hunting,” was signed last Wednesday by Governor Baldacci. It ensures that the number of total acres of land open to hunting on public reserved lands and lands owned and managed by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife does not fall below the acreage available for hunting as of January 1, 2008. |
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At UM, ecovillage idea gains allies
Bangor Daily News - Wednesday, April 23, 2008
"York Village" dorm renovation plans to model permaculture sustainable living practices by fall of 2010. |
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Editorial: Don't waste Earth Day
Bangor Daily News - Tuesday, April 22, 2008
 Requiring the recycling of computer and television monitors — and having manufacturers cover most of the cost — has diverted tons of lead from Maine landfills while saving residents money. As the country marks Earth Day, the state’s e-waste program can offer a model for the handling of other products that contain hazardous materials or that can be reused or remade into other items. |
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Observing Earth Day just the beginning for some
Kennebec Journal - Tuesday, April 22, 2008
While today marks the 39th annual Earth Day, central Maine residents have already begun observing the occasion. And they'll continue to in the coming weeks, with events meant to raise awareness of ways to live life "green." |
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More churches going green
Portland Press Herald - Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Earth Day was born exactly 38 years ago on college campuses, and many universities are still leading the environmental movement. But today, churches also are helping drive a new green ethic, both by example and by doctrine. |
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Goldeneye ducks, winter birds leave Maine, ring-necks arrive
Bangor Daily News - Thursday, April 17, 2008
Ring-necked ducks don’t care for salt water, even in winter. They spend the winter in the South on fresh water, often in forested swamps. In the spring in Maine ring-necked ducks appear when the ice goes. |
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In Maine, fishing major contributor of shore debris
Bangor Daily News - Thursday, April 17, 2008
 Every spring and fall since its inception MITA has brought volunteers to Maine’s islands to remove flotsam from the shore. Spanning a day or a weekend, these island cleanups are volunteer-driven and include stops on multiple islands. In 2006, nearly 70 volunteers participated in more than 12 events and removed more than 250 bags of marine debris |
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Moratorium on New Coal Gasification Plants Enacted
The Free Press (Rockland) - Thursday, April 17, 2008
Governor Baldacci held a ceremonial signing of LD 2126, “An Act To Minimize Carbon Dioxide Emissions from New Coal-Powered Industrial and Electrical Generating Facilities in the State,” in his office on Tuesday. |
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Solar — Delivered Daily to Your Door, Free
The Free Press (Rockland) - Thursday, April 17, 2008
Oakhurst Dairy goes solar in deal with Ascendant Energy of Rockland, saving up to 7,500 gallons of heating oil yearly. |
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Bill Aims to Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning
The Free Press (Rockland) - Thursday, April 17, 2008
A bill aimed at preventing childhood lead poisoning and eliminating the estimated 550 cases of lead poisoning in Maine children each year was enacted by the Maine Legislature last Thursday. |
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King pushes for offshore wind turbines
Portland Press Herald - Wednesday, April 16, 2008
BRUNSWICK — As governor, Angus King liked to pitch a big idea, like giving laptop computers to all seventh-graders. Now, as a wind energy entrepreneur, he's floating a whopper. King said Tuesday that the state should launch a massive research and development effort to create a $15 billion network of offshore wind turbines in the Gulf of Maine over the next 10 years.
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Eco-Community Proposed for Schoodic Peninsula
Maine Public Broadcasting Network - Wednesday, April 16, 2008
 Environmental groups and residents of the picturesque Frenchman Bay region near Mount Desert Island are expressing concern about the consequences of a proposed eco-resort community. Over three thousand acres of scenic wilderness on the Schoodic Peninsula are being eyed for the development. |
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Wind Power Gets Big Boost in Maine
Other - Friday, April 11, 2008
The Maine Legislature today approved legislation to promote wind power development in Maine as part of a strategy to improve energy security, control electricity costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide economic and environmental benefits to Maine people. |
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East Belfast students learn about climate change
LivingGreenMaine.com - Friday, April 11, 2008
BELFAST — Students in Mrs. Hoenig’s fifth-grade class learned about greenhouse gases and climate change during a Maine Energy Education Program (MEEP) presentation Wednesday morning.
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Baldacci touts wood energy use
Bangor Daily News - Friday, April 11, 2008
ORONO, Maine — Baldacci administration officials said Wednesday that Maine’s vast commercial forests contain enough "waste wood" to heat 150,000 homes and small businesses without reducing fiber supplies to existing mills.
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Wind tower proposal on table in Addison
Bangor Daily News - Friday, April 11, 2008
ADDISON, Maine — Bonnie Thompson said she wasn’t optimistic when she applied last fall to erect an 80-foot wind tower on her property in Addison.
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License fee proposal divides Maine sportsmen
Bangor Daily News - Friday, April 11, 2008
AUGUSTA, Maine — Several of Maine’s sportsmen’s organizations were divided Thursday over a proposal to charge hunters and fishermen a few dollars more to help cover a budget deficit in the Maine Warden Service.
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Living Green - MaineCoastNow.com
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Down to Earth: Portland Press Herald
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