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Conservation Law Foundation CLF is fighting for a better future for all New Englanders.

08/31/2026

This summer, CLF's Senior Scientist Gareth Lawson joined a research expedition to explore one of New England's lesser known treasures: Cashes Ledge.

Home to massive kelp forests and an abundance of incredible marine life, Cashes Ledge is an underwater paradise right here in the Gulf of Maine. 🐟🌊

But this remarkable ecosystem is facing growing threats from climate change and other human impacts. We’re working to make Cashes Ledge a national marine sanctuary so that it can be permanently protected.

🎥 Thank you to Robbie Lamb, Paul Whittaker, and Jon Witman for the underwater footage!

You can support sanctuary status for Cashes Ledge here: https://act.clf.org/page/74581/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=FBorganic

You're invited to join supporters, Governor Maura Healey, and our own CLF Vice President for Massachusetts Rishi Reddi, ...
08/29/2026

You're invited to join supporters, Governor Maura Healey, and our own CLF Vice President for Massachusetts Rishi Reddi, for a “Yes on 6” rally tomorrow, August 30!

We’re coming together to safeguard nature across Massachusetts and support Question 6, which would create a permanent Nature for All Fund to protect clean drinking water, conserve forests, farms, and wildlife habitat, improve parks and trails, and help communities prepare for flooding, extreme heat, and other climate impacts.

And importantly, it would do all of this without creating a new tax — by dedicating a portion of existing sales tax revenue from sporting goods to conservation.

Advocate with us for a healthier, more resilient Massachusetts. Vote Yes on 6 this November!

https://actionnetwork.org/events/yes-on-6-rally-w-governor-healey/

North Atlantic right whales are running out of time. 🐋Congress is voting Monday on a bill that could delay critical prot...
08/28/2026

North Atlantic right whales are running out of time. 🐋

Congress is voting Monday on a bill that could delay critical protections from fishing gear entanglements for nearly a decade. Entanglements are a leading cause of death for right whales, and with fewer than 400 left in the world, we can’t afford to wait.

Tell your lawmakers to protect right whales: https://act.clf.org/page/98844/action/1?ea.tracking.id=FBorganic

Fifteen years later, Vermont still bears the marks of Tropical Storm Irene.The water rose. Communities flooded. Homes, r...
08/28/2026

Fifteen years later, Vermont still bears the marks of Tropical Storm Irene.

The water rose. Communities flooded. Homes, roads, farms, and livelihoods were devastated.

We can’t prevent every extreme weather event, but we can take action to make a changing climate less dangerous and make sure communities are better prepared when the next storm comes.

That’s why we advocate for a cleaner energy future and strong climate policies across New England. Climate action isn’t just about preventing future warming, it’s about protecting the places we call home from the impacts we’re already experiencing.

Whales and sharks and dolphins, oh my! Did you know that we share our waters with whale sharks and manta rays? These ama...
08/26/2026

Whales and sharks and dolphins, oh my! Did you know that we share our waters with whale sharks and manta rays? These amazing animals showed up in the latest New England Aquarium survey of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, along with a spectacular abundance of other marine life.

This special place is home to countless species that deserve protection. But the Trump administration is trying to strip away its protections – and we’re taking them to court to stop it.

Back to school is looking a little different across New England. ⚡️🚌Communities are investing in electric school buses t...
08/25/2026

Back to school is looking a little different across New England. ⚡️🚌

Communities are investing in electric school buses that mean cleaner air, quieter rides, and less pollution for students and neighborhoods.

The electric school bus transition is already underway, and it’s picking up speed.

This summer, heat pumps are cool 😎Heat waves are the new norm in New England, and as 90-degree-plus temps become standar...
08/24/2026

This summer, heat pumps are cool 😎

Heat waves are the new norm in New England, and as 90-degree-plus temps become standard, so do sky-high electricity bills. If your old HVAC system or AC is on its way out, consider upgrading to a heat pump that can keep your home or business comfortable year-round.

Heat pumps use less energy and can lower your bills in the process – and less energy usage means less fossil fuel usage, especially as we upgrade to 100% clean energy. Now, we need state leaders to step up and make heat pumps more accessible and affordable for everyone.

The costs of industrial pollution aren’t shared equally. For many New England communities living near industrial facilit...
08/20/2026

The costs of industrial pollution aren’t shared equally. For many New England communities living near industrial facilities, pollution is part of everyday life — affecting the air they breathe, the environment around them, and their health. Electrifying these facilities could help change that.

⚡️ Take a closer look at the facilities, communities, and potential for pollution reductions across New England with CLF’s StoryMaps here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/10ba447bb77c4a9991dfca4a3a8359dd

Trump’s personal opposition to wind energy shouldn’t determine America’s energy future.But that’s exactly what we’re see...
08/18/2026

Trump’s personal opposition to wind energy shouldn’t determine America’s energy future.

But that’s exactly what we’re seeing: an administration using baseless claims and political attacks to block offshore wind projects that could power millions of homes and businesses with affordable, clean energy.

Stopping offshore wind doesn’t make our energy system safer or stronger. It keeps us dependent on fossil fuels, prolongs pollution, and makes it harder to build the clean energy future we need.

Our energy policy should be based on facts, not personal grudges.

This is a win for Lowell residents fighting to protect their community from further pollution.A Massachusetts Superior C...
08/11/2026

This is a win for Lowell residents fighting to protect their community from further pollution.

A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has ordered Markley Group to pause the installation of four additional diesel generators at its massive Lowell data center while residents’ lawsuit moves forward. The ruling gives the community some protection from further expansion as they challenge MassDEP’s approval of the project and its failure to adequately consider Lowell’s existing pollution burden.

The fight isn’t over. But this ruling is an important step toward holding decision-makers accountable and ensuring Lowell residents have a voice in what happens in their own community.

Read the full press release: https://www.clf.org/newsroom/court-orders-markley-to-pause-lowell-data-center-expansion/

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