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January 3, 2018 | Cape Wind

Cape Wind Saga Comes to an End

Cape Cod Year in Review – 2017 Cape Wind Saga Comes to an End Cape Wind Associates abandoned its long-stalled plans for a wind farm on Nantucket Sound in 2017. The company notified the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management that it has ceased operations and was surrendering its federal lease for 46 square miles… More

January 3, 2018 | Cape Wind

Alliance Looks to Future

capecod.com: “With Cape Wind Dead, Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sounds Looks to Future” January 1, 2018 – HYANNIS – A month after Cape Wind surrendered their lease to 46 square miles in Nantucket Sound, the company’s chief opposition group still has no plans to stop their efforts. The Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound remains in… More

January 3, 2018 | Cape Wind

Cape Wind Sees Its Demise

Cape Cod Times: “Cape Wind sees its demise after 16-year battle over Nantucket Sound project” By Mary Ann Bragg, December 31, 2017 – HYANNIS — As three new offshore wind energy companies began to establish a presence on the Cape and Islands this year, the often-maligned Cape Wind project ended Dec. 1 with the developer… More

January 2, 2018 | Cape Wind

Keep Fighting to Protect Nantucket Sound

Cape Cod Times – Letter to the Editor: “Keep Fighting to Protect Nantucket Sound” December 29, 2017 – More than 15 years ago a lot of us who live on and love the Cape and Islands got a serious shock: A private developer announced plans to build 130 massive steel turbines in the middle of… More

December 27, 2017 | Cape Wind

Alliance Plans to Refocus on Original Mission

Cape Cod Times: “Cape Wind opponent plans to refocus on original mission” By Mary Ann Bragg, December 26, 2017 – Audra Parker says work will continue to protect Nantucket Sound. HYANNIS — It was, in part, the tenacity of an immigrant’s daughter that brought Cape Wind to its knees. That and $40 million. “I am still sleeping… 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