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Conservation Law Foundation has a dedicated staff of professionals whose job is to protect New England’s environment. However, we know that we can’t do it all on our own. In addition to becoming a member of CLF by making a donation, we invite you to participate in one of our periodic initiatives; these range from volunteer opportunities to internships at our offices to filling out petitions or serving as an in-court witness.

This is our New England — we need to come together to protect it.

December 13, 2012

Protect New England’s Special Ocean Places!

New England’s remaining critical ocean habitat is under threat – we need to act today to secure permanent protection to ensure a healthy future for New England’s ocean.

Red cod and cunner swim through the healthy kelp forest at Cashes Ledge.

On December 20^th, the New England Fishery Management Council will vote on whether or not to allow bottom trawling in currently protected areas. Places like Cashes Ledge, an underwater mountain range that harbors the largest and deepest kelp forest on the eastern seaboard and protects one of the most diverse habitats in the Gulf of Maine, are at risk. Allowing bottom trawling in Cashes Ledge and other currently protected areas in the Gulf of Maine will threaten unique ecosystems, rare species, and already dwindling fish populations.

The Conservation Law Foundation, marine biologists, fishermen, and other ocean users are calling on NOAA to design a comprehensive habitat protection strategy that is based on science, meets the requirements of the law, and brings permanent protection to important places in New England’s ocean waters.

Urge NOAA to protect New England ocean habitat and help ensure a healthy future for New England’s ocean.