Highlights
The call for pre-proposals for the FY 2014 WRRI Grant program is now open. The deadline for submitting 3 page pre-proposals is June 12, 2013. See more…
Emerald Ash Borer Discovered in New Hampshire
Researchers at the Mitchell Center’s Sustainability Solutions Initiative are closely watching the movement of an invasive beetle known as the emerald ash borer (EAB). The beetle has recently been discovered in New Hampshire’s ash trees and poses a threat to Maine. See more…
2013 Mitchell Lecture on Sustainability
Jane Lubchenco, former head of NOAA, to speak at 2013 Mitchell Lecture on September 25, 2013.
MPBN To Re-air Emmy Nominated Episodes of Sustainable Maine
All three episodes in the second season of Sustainable Maine have been nominated for New England Emmy Awards. See more…
Students to Present Results from Mercury and Nitrogen Research
High School students from Bangor, John Bapst, Old Town and Sumner Memorial high schools will be presenting their findings from mercury and nitrogen research conducted in their own watersheds. See more…
Biosentinels of Mercury: The Role of Dragonflies
Mitchell Center scientist Sarah Nelson has been working with National Park staff to coordinate sampling of dragonfly larvae across the U.S. parks, leading field trips to sample dragonflies and water, and shipping samples to UMaine for laboratory analysis at the Sawyer Environmental Chemistry Research Lab. See more…
Maine Water Conference Plenary Video & Session Presentations Now Available Online
Due to a snow storm on the day of the Maine Water Conference, many people were unable to attend this annual event. The Mitchell Center has made presentations and plenary talks from the conference available online. See more…