Update: Good News for Public Waterfront Access in Everett
by Heather MillerIn May, we highlighted the Gateway Center in Everett and how the shopping center owner, DDR Gateway LLC (“DDR”), has failed in its legal obligations to provide public access to waterfront areas – in this case, the Mystic River. CLF wrote to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) asking them to hold the company…
How to Track North Atlantic Right Whales from the Comfort of Your Home
by Emily GreenNorth Atlantic right whales are on the brink of extinction. So few are left that your chances of spotting one in the wild are slim, but thanks to technology, you can track the latest intel on New England’s native whales, including up-to-the minute sighting information.
Nitrogen Pollution is Killing Cape Cod’s Bays and Beaches
by Rachel SinsheimerThe Cape is facing a massive pollution problem because of nitrogen pollution from from septic and wastewater treatment systems. In an effort to curb this toxic pollution, CLF has announced our intention to sue the Wychmere Beach Club and Wequassett Resort and Golf Club for violating the Clean Water Act.
The Science of Conserving the Canyons and Seamounts
by Gareth LawsonThe Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument holds a special place in my heart. This monument, designated by President Obama in 2016, protects crucial marine habitats for incredible species, from whales to corals, along the edge of the New England continental shelf. The monument encompasses four seamounts and three underwater canyons just 130 miles…
Bethlehem Landfill’s Pollution of Ammonoosuc River Must Stop
by Tom IrwinLast month, on a covered bridge spanning New Hampshire’s Ammonoosuc River, I stood beside our partners from Toxics Action Center as we announced the filing of a federal lawsuit against Casella Waste Systems for ongoing water pollution from its massive landfill in Bethlehem, New Hampshire. Our suit tackles Casella’s longstanding, and continuing, violations of the…
What Offshore Wind Means for New England
by Bethany KwokaNew England is forging ahead with offshore wind in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Taking On Dams on Maine’s Royal River
by Sean MahoneyThe Royal River runs about 30 miles from its headwaters in New Gloucester, Maine, to its outlet in Casco Bay in Yarmouth. Like many of New England’s coastal rivers, the Royal drove vital economic growth during the region’s industrial era, when dams built along its route harnessed water to power mills, tanneries, and more. While…
What Is Net Metering?
by Bethany KwokaStrong net metering policies are a critical step on our path towards a local, clean energy future.
Mayors Climate Summit: Less Talk, More Action
by Bradley CampbellToday, hundreds of mayors are convening in Boston to talk about climate change. We’re calling on them to walk the walk when it comes to climate action – these solutions can’t wait.
CLF Goes to Washington to Stand Up for Our Oceans
by Jennifer FeltAs the Trump administration continues its attack on our nation’s public lands and waters, it has never been more pressing to highlight the importance of a healthy ocean ecosystem. That is why CLF is heading to Washington, DC next week to participate in Capitol Hill Ocean Week.
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