Fishy Business: How Industrial Fish Farms Foul New England’s Waters
Aquaculture fish farms are polluting the Gulf of Maine and harming native fish populations. CLF is suing to make them clean up their act.

Aquaculture fish farms are polluting the Gulf of Maine and harming native fish populations. CLF is suing to make them clean up their act.
With more boots on the ground than ever across all six New England states, we will be undaunted in these fights and the many others to come.
Dr. Casey Thornbrugh shares insights as an environmental advocate and citizen of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.
James “Jamie” Flynn is a Visiting Fellow at CLF, where he works with the leadership team and program staff to develop and execute strategies to address the region’s most significant environmental challenges. Before joining CLF, Jamie was a Senior Policy Advisor at the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM), where he built coalitions… Continue reading James Flynn
Geothermal energy could be a game changer in Connecticut, where more than 40% of homes burn heating oil for warmth and 37% use natural gas. Pollution from heating buildings accounts for about 30% of the state’s carbon emissions.
The uptick in composting is a huge step forward in combatting our trash crisis. But we can’t do the hard work on our own. We need cities, towns, and states to invest in infrastructure that will make composting easy and affordable for everyone.
Conservation Law Foundation is calling on Governor Ned Lamont to sign the bill without delay – and ensure it receives the funding it needs to make a real impact.
The Trump administration is pledging to open our waters to hazardous oil and gas drilling.
We spend so much time indoors, working, studying, exercising, or just lounging around on the couch that indoor air quality – or the lack of it – can profoundly affect our health.
Fare-free transit could open doors for thousands of Connecticut students. Learn how this law can remove transportation barriers, boost opportunity, and invest in youth potential. Drawing from personal experience, Marc Gonzalez makes a compelling case for statewide fare-free buses as a bridge to a brighter future.