“If we act sensibly now, while the opportunity remains, we shall have preserved for America and for our people a priceless heritage to be enjoyed many times over, not only by this generation, but by those which follow.”
— Senator John F. Kennedy on the bill to enact the Cape Cod National Seashore in 1961
 

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Nantucket Sound

THE SOUND
Between the Cape & Islands, Nantucket Sound is famous for its natural beauty & abundant wildlife
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DESIGNATIONS
Efforts that have been made to protect Nantucket Sound, including its designation as a Traditional Cultural Property (TCP) and eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places
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ECOLOGY
An extraordinary diversity of wildlife, including threatened & endangered species, inhabit areas in and around the Sound
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