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October 3, 2018 | New Stormwater Regulations Could Clean Up Vermont’s WatersPollution from stormwater runoff is one of the biggest threats to clean water in New England. A new permitting rule could improve stormwater pollution in Vermont. |  |
October 1, 2018 | People “Pitch a Blanket” to Claim Public Space on Boston WaterfrontPublic space is about people feeling welcome to use it. CLFs Pitch A Blanket event was a reminder that meaningful public access to the water – not just token spaces – are essential for the city to come to life. |  |
September 25, 2018 | Counting Down the Weeks to Election Day 2018As we head into election season this November, it’s on us to hold New England’s elected representatives to a higher standard on their commitment to the environment. |  |
September 24, 2018 | A Tale of Two PortlandsSouth Portland, Maine, and Portland, Oregon, are just two of the most recent cities to take a stand against Big Oil and new fossil fuel infrastructure. |  |
September 20, 2018 | Hurricane María: My StoryAfter surviving the unprecedented destruction Hurricane María brought to Puerto Rico, CLF staff attorney Rohemir Ramirez asks if New England is ready for the record-breaking weather climate change will bring. |  |
September 15, 2018 | More Good News for Public Access in EverettOctober 15, 2018: In September, National Grid appealed MassDEP’s written determination requiring them to build a public pathway on their land. CLF – in partnership with Mystic River Watershed Association and Friends of the Malden River – filed a motion to participate in the proceeding. We support MassDEP’s decision and want to ensure that our members… Continue reading More Good News for Public Access in Everett |  |
September 14, 2018 | Five Ways Cities and Towns Can Slash Trash and Fight Climate ChangeThe Global Climate Action Summit is underway in San Francisco, California. Leaders from across the country – including CLF’s President, Bradley Campbell – and the globe have gathered to exchange ideas about how we can address the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. The Summit is also challenging cities and towns around the… Continue reading Five Ways Cities and Towns Can Slash Trash and Fight Climate Change |  |
September 14, 2018 | Federal Farm Bill Could Harm New EnglandersOur elected officials in Washington, D.C., are currently making big decisions about the future of farm and food policy in our country – and it matters for all of us. We need you to speak up for the Farm Bill to ensure that it helps, rather than harms, New England’s farmers. |  |
September 14, 2018 | New England’s Marine National Monument Turns TwoIt’s been two years since President Obama designated the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National monument, providing full protection of this remarkable ecosystem for generations to come. That includes creatures like sperm whales, ocean sunfish, and basking sharks. |  |
September 13, 2018 | Trump Administration Wants to Weaken the Endangered Species ActThe Trump administration has proposed changes to how the Endangered Species Act gets implemented that would be detrimental to countless species. Let the administration know you oppose these changes and support a strong Endangered Species Act so that right whales – and thousands of other species – will continue to be protected. |  |