Conservation Matters Summer 2026
For decades, CLF has been a leading force in holding polluters accountable, protecting Lake Champlain, pushing for stronger safeguards, and driving real progress. That work has made a difference.

For decades, CLF has been a leading force in holding polluters accountable, protecting Lake Champlain, pushing for stronger safeguards, and driving real progress. That work has made a difference.

The food sovereignty movement calls for a shift in who holds the power in our food system.

The food justice movement calls for a reevaluation of our food system and how it excludes many people from access to nutritious, affordable food.

Greater Boston residents have created a housing affordability “report card” that reflects the priorities and expertise of community members.

CLF will continue to counter Trump and make climate and environmental progress in the next four years.

We won’t accept polluted water, dangerous heat, and unpredictable energy costs as foregone conclusions in our communities—and our banks shouldn’t either. Instead, banks should work to enrich our communities with long-term, sustainable solutions that will improve residents’ health and welfare.

A local podcast on gentrification is starting conversations and building community in Brockton.

A zine created by Chelsea residents uses art and creative writing to highlight key data from the Healthy Neighborhoods Study.

The Healthy Neighborhood Study initiative is helping to revitalize New Bedford by celebrating its rich cultural history.

Electrical outages affect some communities more than others.
