Who We Are
Rooted in New England
We’ve been fighting for these woods, waters, and neighborhoods for 60 years for one simple reason – this is our home, too. We’re built to take on big corporate polluters and governments that don’t have New Englanders’ best interests at heart. And we’re not afraid to stay in the fight for as long as it takes. We don’t give up and go home, because we are home.
Our Impact
Big Fights, Big Solutions
We’re the force behind some of New England’s biggest environmental wins. We take on fights that feel impossible to secure cleaner air, protected waters, and healthier communities for everyone.
We Cleaned Up Boston Harbor Pollution in Boston Harbor was a problem too big to solve – until we led a decades-long fight to clean it up. 
We Take Big Oil to Court – and Win We take on the biggest polluters, shutting down an Exxon-Mobil terminal and holding Shell accountable for contaminating our air and water. 
We Ended Coal in New England Our advocacy ended coal power in New England, a milestone for clean energy and public health. 
We’re Defending Wind Energy When the Trump administration attacked offshore wind, we responded with a lawsuit – and won.
Make an Impact
Protect New England
Our environment is facing huge challenges – but we were built to meet this moment. Your gift helps protect all that we love about New England for future generations.
ACTION NEEDED
Help New England Prepare for Climate Impacts
It’s clearer than ever before that the impacts of climate change have hit New England. Tell your state representatives to take action now to protect our future.
The Latest
Under the Trump administration, our democracy is being eroded and the right to vote is under attack. But we can fight back – by voting in November and in every state and local election.
A whale watch trip served as a reminder of whales' majesty and vulnerability.
We’re fighting his administration’s rollbacks of fundamental environmental protections
Years of CLF action have delivered meaningful gains for Lake Champlain. Now, new threats – from climate change to new pollution sources – demand stronger protections to keep the beloved lake on track.