Cape Wind

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… More

July 11, 2018 | Cape Wind

Cape Wind Lease Officially Over

Cape Cod Times: “Cape Wind lease officially comes to end” June 22, 2018, by Mary Ann Bragg – HYANNIS — The federal lease in Nantucket Sound for Cape Wind ended quietly last month, formally drawing to a close years of rancorous debate over the controversial project. “We are thrilled that Cape Wind’s lease surrender is… More

June 6, 2018 | Cape Wind

Cape Wind Weather Tower to Come Down

Vineyard Gazette: “Cape Wind Weather Tower to Come Down” By Landry Harlan, June 5, 2018 – As Vineyard Wind moves forward with negotiations to build a wind farm south of the Vineyard, the last symbol of the failed Cape Wind project may soon come down. Cape Wind has applied for a permit to dismantle its… More

April 10, 2018 | Cape Wind

What if you spent more than $100 million on a party and no one showed up?

The Boston Globe: “What if you spent more than $100 million on a party and no one showed up?” By Jon Chesto, April 09, 2018 – Officials in the Baker administration were asking themselves that question in 2015 as they tried to figure out what to do with a New Bedford terminal built for a… More

January 11, 2018 | Cape Wind

It Took a Sharp Mind to Defeat Cape Wind

Cape Cod Times: “It took sharp mind to defeat Cape Wind” Letter to the Editor, January 11, 2018 – I was struck by something in the contrasting front page stories on Audra Parker and Jim Gordon and the battle over Cape Wind. While the paper delved into the educational background and business details of Gordon’s… More

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Q&A with Audra Parker, President & CEO, December 2019

Looking back on 2019, we should all feel a strong sense of accomplishment. Together, we defeated Cape Wind and 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 as generously as possible 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. Cape Wind tried to exploit this unique geography. We need to make sure that no other developer follows suit, especially as ocean-based technologies continue to progress.

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 over 75 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. This year, our goal is to raise $1.5 million for lobbying, staff, and legal counsel to back our legislative effort. 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