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July 11, 2018 | Cape Wind

Cape Wind to Remove Meteorological Tower in July

Cape Cod Times: “Cape Wind to remove meteorological tower”
By Mary Ann Bragg, July 3, 2018 –
 

CONCORD — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a permit to Cape Wind Associates LLC to remove its 197-foot meteorological tower on Horseshoe Shoal in Nantucket Sound, part of the wrap-up of the company’s relinquishment of its lease. The company intends to begin removal work Monday and should be finished by July 31, Corps spokesman Timothy Dugan said.

The federal government approved the company’s lease relinquishment application May 10, subject to the company completing its obligations such as making necessary payments and decommissioning all facilities in the lease area.

The 33-year federal lease was issued Oct. 6, 2010, to Cape Wind, which intended to place 130 wind turbines on 25 square miles on Horseshoe Shoal between Cape Cod and the Islands, about 6 miles southeast of Cotuit. The offshore wind farm was long expected to be the first large-scale commercial installation in the country. But opposition to the development of Nantucket Sound grew fast and eventually ensnared the company in legal appeals and political gridlock, according to Cape Wind President James Gordon.

“This is the last thing,” Gordon said of any further obligations to end the lease.

//www.capecodtimes.com/news/20180703/cape-wind-to-remove-meteorological-tower

Reprinted via Cape Cod Times, which is not affiliated with the Alliance.



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Q&A with Audra Parker, President & CEO

Together, we have made great strides in our mission to permanently protect Nantucket Sound. But, we need your continued support to leave a lasting legacy for our children and grandchildren. I encourage you to contribute to our preservation campaign. Nantucket Sound won’t stay a national treasure without your support.

Why is Nantucket Sound a national treasure? The Sound has a rich tribal and maritime history and has long been recognized as more than just a body of water. It is the heart and soul of the Cape and Islands. It is a significant marine habitat for a diversity of ecologically and economically important species. It provides a livelihood for local fishermen, an inspiration for artists, and is a source of solace, relaxation, and recreation for the millions that flock to its shores. Nantucket Sound connects all of us who live and visit here.

Why is Nantucket Sound still vulnerable to industrialization? While the state waters of the Sound are protected under Massachusetts law, the federal waters in the center remain open to industrial development.

How can we permanently protect Nantucket Sound? The best way to secure permanent protection for the Sound is through federal legislation. The Alliance has proposed the ‘Nantucket Sound National Historic Landmark Act’ which would recognize the Sound’s historic, environmental and economic values. It would also prevent future development by prohibiting industrial projects in the Sound.

What have we achieved since the defeat of Cape Wind? We made solid progress toward enacting this federal legislation. We worked closely with our federal delegation and built a strong and diverse coalition of support. We earned endorsements from Governor Baker, our local representatives and nearly 100 key stakeholder groups. This coalition of elected officials, environmental groups, municipalities, tribal governments, historic preservation groups, commercial fishermen, and many others, is urging our representatives in Washington, D.C. to enact the Nantucket Sound National Historic Landmark Act.

Why does the Alliance still need funding? The Alliance is the only group that is fighting to protect Nantucket Sound. As a non-profit, we rely solely on private donations. Thank you for your continued generosity as we work to Save Our Sound… FOREVER. Your tax-deductible donation today will leave a legacy for tomorrow.

   Audra Parker
   President and CEO

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