HBMI Natural Resources Dept.

08/18/2026

Our Augusta headquarters will be closed Wednesday, August 19, for an all-staff event.

Online services, including license and permit purchases and registration renewals, will remain available at mefishwildlife.com.

For in-person or phone assistance, please visit or call us another business day.

Thank you for your understanding!

08/18/2026

It is a muggy Tuesday across the Central Highlands to Downeast Maine with high temperatures peaking in the mid-to-upper 70s. North of this semi-stationary front less humid. While we are seeing intermittent, isolated to scattered showers today, these brief downpours will unfortunately not provide the widespread, "drought-busting" relief the region needs. As we head into tonight, expect patchy to areas of dense fog to develop in spots.

Looking ahead, overall rainfall chances remain limited through tomorrow, with our next best opportunity for organized rain arriving Sunday into Monday. However, significant rainfall totals are not expected over the next 7 to 10 days. We are continuously monitoring the abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions across the state, and your local observations are incredibly helpful. Please continue submitting your drought condition reports to help us track the impacts! Submit reports here: https://droughtimpacts.unl.edu/Tools/ConditionMonitoringObservations.aspx

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

UPDATE: All spots are filled! It should be fun!
There are still spots available in our upcoming jam making workshop. Reach out if you’re interested in participating. 🫐

08/18/2026

A Garden That’s for the Pollinators! 🌼

Campus and Community Garden has officially been certified as a Pollinator-Friendly Garden through University of Maine Cooperative Extension!

The certification recognizes gardens that provide the food, water, shelter and habitat pollinators need throughout the growing season while incorporating practices such as native plantings and reduced pesticide use. The UMF garden’s certification was spearheaded by student garden worker Emma Towers, with support from fellow students, community volunteers and UMaine Extension horticulture professionals.

It’s a great example of how gardens of all kinds can make a difference for Maine’s pollinators—and individuals, schools and businesses can work toward certification, too!

🐝 Interested in making your own space more pollinator-friendly? Learn about UMaine Extension’s Pollinator-Friendly Garden Certification Program, https://extension.umaine.edu/gardening/pollinator/certification/

08/18/2026

Happy National Nonprofit Day! Pollinator Partnership (P2) is proud to be the largest nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting the health of all pollinators critical to our food and ecosystems. Tax-deductible donations fuel our on-the-ground efforts to increase critical habitat and promote science-based practices that protect pollinators🐝🦋🐛

Support our work at secure.qgiv.com/for/pollinatorpartnership

➡️Did you know:
$30 donated= 400 sq. ft. of restored pollinator habitat
$50 donated= 800 sq. ft. of restored pollinator habitat
$100 donated= 1,600 sq. ft. of restored pollinator habitat

08/18/2026

Met a whole bunch of these adorable young frogs (juveniles) along the Meduxnekeag yesterday! 🐸
I believe they're Northern Leopard Frogs. Their distinctive dark spots provide excellent camouflage among riverside vegetation and rocks, helping protect them from predators.
Northern Leopard Frogs are also important indicators of healthy wetlands and clean water, making every sighting a great sign for the ecosystem!

08/18/2026

Packing for a Camping Trip? 🏕️

Before you load up the firewood, make sure it's local.

Bringing firewood from another state can unintentionally spread invasive insects and tree diseases that threaten Maine's forests. The easiest way to help protect the places you love to camp, hike, and explore is to buy or gather your firewood where you'll burn it.

Before your next campfire:
🔥 Buy firewood near your campsite.
🪵 Leave leftover firewood behind for your next visit.
🌲 Help keep Maine's forests healthy for future adventures.

A small choice can make a big difference for Maine's trees.

👉 Learn more: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/forest_health/invasive_threats/firewood.shtml

05/02/2026

🐟 Today is the day! 🐟Come cheer on canoe racers as they cross the finish line at the Gateway Bridge, learn more about the rivers and fish that connect us, and enjoy a day of community activities.

The kids' parade will kick things off at 9:45 AM. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉