Environment and outdoors news coverage by the Maine Public News Team
Maine Public’s statewide reach and trusted, balanced journalism positions our newsroom to cover complex stories about Maine’s unique environment as well as issues involving the outdoors.
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A new local non-profit, Northern Maine Community Trails, has purchased the Nordic Heritage Outdoor Center in Presque Isle for $1 million.
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Astronomy experts talk about what to see in the sky this month, from meteor showers to a close comet
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The popular park is the fastest-eroding beach in Maine.
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A five and a half square mile parcel of privately owned, ecologically diverse land in western Maine's High Peaks region on the South Branch of the Dead River, at the headwaters of the Kennebec River watershed, has been permanently protected through a conservation easement.
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Equestrian and instructor Chelsea Canedy discusses her memoir about how horses have helped shape her life
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The National Weather Service says a nor'easter will form off the East Coast tomorrow and move toward Maine, bringing the possibility of half a foot or more of snow to the most populous half of the state.
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Renowned polar explorer and climate scientist Paul Mayewski joins us to discuss his career, his research and the future of the planet
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The insect has been identified in 44 new towns so far this year, compared to 14 last year.
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Even though Maine waterways are shielded by state law advocates say the federal Clean Water Act provides a necessary backstop.
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Maine's black bear monitoring project — one of nation's longest-running bear studies — turns 50 this year. Scientists say the data collected have been an essential tool in helping to manage the state's healthy bear population.
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Beginning next year, a new outdoor education initiative will allow every 8th grade student in the St. John Valley to participate in a three-night canoe expedition on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
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While No. 296 doesn't have a real name, he represents a significant milestone for the nonprofit responsible for rehabilitating 15-30 animals a year.