What sets CLF apart is our ability to enforce the law, not just advocate for it. Clean air, clean water, healthy communities, and a stable climate depend on strong laws, accountable government, and people willing to defend both.
That’s where Conservation Law Foundation comes in. We enforce environmental laws, help shape the policies that will define New England’s future, and work alongside communities to turn public commitments into lasting change. We hold polluters and public officials accountable when they break the rules, build coalitions to advance practical solutions, and invest in ideas that can accelerate progress.
Here’s how we leverage the courts, state houses, and our regional reach to turn ideas into action – and action into meaningful change for every New Englander.
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Court Cases
The law is one of the most powerful tools for protecting people and the environment. Our attorneys take polluters, government agencies, and other powerful interests to court when they violate the law, defend critical environmental protections, and establish legal precedents that shape the future of New England.
Policy & Legislation
Lasting change requires more than winning in court. We work with lawmakers, regulators, and agency officials to develop and strengthen the laws and policies that protect public health, lower pollution, expand clean energy, and build a more equitable future for New England.
Communities & Coalitions
The most durable victories are built alongside the people fighting for a better future for their communities. We partner with community leaders and organizations across the region to identify solutions and advance meaningful change together.
Public Engagement
The movement behind CLF makes our work possible. Tens of thousands of New Englanders are already with us, and we mobilize that collective voice at decisive moments, calling for action on the critical issues that affect our communities. When New Englanders raise their voices together, decision-makers listen and stronger protections follow.
Impact Investing
We use mission-driven investments to support community priorities, expand access to healthy food and housing, and help create healthier neighborhoods across New England. These investments are designed not only to deliver local benefits but also to show what’s possible, creating models that can be replicated here at home and nationwide.