Mar 11, 2024
Dirty, Unregulated Industrial Salmon Farms Put Our Waters at Risk
Maine’s coastal waters need more protection from polluting industrial fish farms.
Author: Chelsea Kendall
Mar 03, 2022
Dangerous Pollution Puts New England’s Iconic Rivers at Risk
New England’s industrial rivers are starting to turn a new page thanks to the Clean Water Act. But more work needs to be done. The Blackstone River still suffers from industrial pollution, including lead, iron, oil, grease, and foam. The Mystic River also endures harmful levels of oil, grease, foam, and petroleum pollution, while aluminum contaminates the Merrimack River.
Jul 16, 2020
CLF is Challenging the Trump EPA Over Water Protection Rollbacks
This spring, the Trump administration reversed stronger protections for our nation’s waters, putting people, animals, and local businesses at risk. CLF and our partners are fighting this latest attack: We’re taking the administration to court.
Nov 13, 2019
A Massachusetts Casino Is Making Air Pollution Worse
Since the Encore Boston Harbor casino opened its doors in June, residents of Everett, Chelsea, and Malden have been subjected to toxic tailpipe pollution from Encore’s branded vehicles, which consistently idle for more than 20-minute stretches near schools, parks, and homes. CLF has announced our intent to sue Encore and the companies operating its shuttle buses for their illegal idling, continuing our ongoing fight for cleaner air in our communities.
Aug 28, 2018
Protecting New Hampshire’s Rivers and Lakes from Toxic Blue-green Algae
Decades ago, Fred Quimby taught his children how to fish and canoe in Jones Pond near his home in New Durham, New Hampshire. But this year, Fred had to go someplace else to teach his grandchildren to fish. That’s because Jones Pond, part of the Merrymeeting River, has suffered yet another outbreak of cyanobacteria –… Continue reading Protecting New Hampshire’s Rivers and Lakes from Toxic Blue-green Algae
