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June 28, 2018 | Update: Good News for Public Waterfront Access in EverettIn 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… Continue reading Update: Good News for Public Waterfront Access in Everett |  |
June 27, 2018 | How to Track North Atlantic Right Whales from the Comfort of Your HomeNorth 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. |  |
June 22, 2018 | Nitrogen Pollution is Killing Cape Cod’s Bays and BeachesThe 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. | |
June 15, 2018 | The Science of Conserving the Canyons and SeamountsThe 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… Continue reading The Science of Conserving the Canyons and Seamounts |  |
June 15, 2018 | Bethlehem Landfill’s Pollution of Ammonoosuc River Must StopLast 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… Continue reading Bethlehem Landfill’s Pollution of Ammonoosuc River Must Stop |  |
June 13, 2018 | Taking On Dams on Maine’s Royal RiverThe 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… Continue reading Taking On Dams on Maine’s Royal River |  |
June 8, 2018 | What Is Net Metering?Strong net metering policies are a critical step on our path towards a local, clean energy future. |  |
June 7, 2018 | Mayors Climate Summit: Less Talk, More ActionToday, 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. | |
June 6, 2018 | CLF Goes to Washington to Stand Up for Our OceansAs 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. |  |
June 1, 2018 | Vermont Legislature Makes Little Progress on Clean Water in 2018Water was a hot topic of the 2018 Vermont legislative session, with many bills that touched on clean water challenges. We made some progress, but we’re still too far behind when it comes to the long-term funding we need to make true progress on cleaning up Lake Champlain and other ailing waters across the state. |  |