Sep 05, 2019
We’ve put together a list of projects and properties that will play the biggest role in shaping Boston’s future. As developers look to waterfront areas beyond the Seaport, we can both protect public access while also creating more open space, parks, and green space to help the region manage the impacts of climate change. And we can create more diverse neighborhoods with quality affordable housing, good transportation options, and amenities for all.
Sep 05, 2019
Off the rocky coastline of Maine is an expanse of brightly colored lobster buoys. The buoys – which mark where potentially millions of traps are dropped along the 3,000-mile coast – are an iconic image, bobbing along with the shifting tides. But lobsters aren’t the only living icon in Maine’s waters: The North Atlantic right… Continue reading The Road to Ropeless Fishing Gear
Aug 30, 2019
UPDATE: As we head into the Labor Day weekend, Florida is preparing for Hurricane Dorian – which could strengthen to a category four storm by Monday. While we call our loved ones down South with reminders to stay safe, it’s also time to revisit whether or not New England is ready for extreme weather. Our… Continue reading Is New England Ready for a Hurricane Harvey?
Aug 29, 2019
Chelsea Kendall is a staff attorney in the Clean Air and Water Program. Chelsea uses litigation to protect New England’s environment and to hold polluters accountable. Her recent advocacy focuses on reducing heavy metals and blue-green algae in our waters and preventing diesel emissions from illegal idling. Chelsea began working at CLF in 2019 as… Continue reading Chelsea Kendall
Aug 29, 2019
Kirstie Pecci, director of the Zero Waste Project at the Conservation Law Foundation, says the problem with single-stream recycling is that it’s very confusing for the consumers and rules can vary from town to town.
Aug 23, 2019
New England’s congressional delegation is currently home for the late summer recess. Away from the DC hustle and bustle, it is safe to say that many of our Senators and Representatives are enjoying New England’s ocean and remembering that it’s part of our New England way of life. It’s the perfect time to reinforce the fact that the ocean is essential to the health of our planet – and ask that they take concrete steps to protect it.
Aug 22, 2019
Emma Keaney is CLF’s Campaign Manager. In this role, she manages the operations of a major multi-year fundraising campaign, and supports the President, SVP of Development, and board members in campaign activities. Prior to this position, Emma joined CLF in 2019 as the Development Assistant. She holds a B.A. in American Studies from Connecticut College,… Continue reading Emma Keaney
Aug 21, 2019
On August 15, Massachusetts lost a powerful voice for justice. Michaelann Bewsee was a fearless ally and treasured friend whose passion and selflessness profoundly impacted the lives of her neighbors in Springfield and beyond for generations. In her honor, we want to share this piece, originally published in March of 2015, about her work to… Continue reading Protecting New England Together
Aug 19, 2019
In the last couple of weeks, the news has reported tragic stories of healthy dogs dying shortly after swimming in toxic algae-choked waters. These stories highlight the dangers of the algae pollution problem here in Massachusetts, where dog owners have been warned to keep their pets out of waters across the state. This is one of many reasons why CLF is fighting so hard to clean up our waters.
Aug 13, 2019
Mothers Out Front pioneers new model of activism on climate change