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December 2, 2017 | Cape Wind

Cape Wind Project Dead!

Boston Globe: “Now it’s official: Cape Wind project dead” By Jon Chesto, December 01, 2017 What a slow death it has been for the state’s first proposed offshore wind farm. But now, its proponents finally are pulling the plug. While others in the energy industry had considered the $2.5 billion Cape Wind project dead, developer… More

December 2, 2017 | Cape Wind

The Fight to Stop Cape Wind Is Finally Over!

“The Fight to Stop Cape Wind Is Finally Over” Statement of Audra Parker, President and CEO, Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound December 1, 2017 – 16 years ago a coalition of business and political leaders, Cape Cod and Island communities, Native Americans and fishermen, pilots and environmental advocates – all stood united to say “no” to… More

December 1, 2017 | Cape Wind

Cape Wind Gives Up Its Federal Lease

Cape Cod Times: “Cape Wind gives up its federal lease” December 1, 2017 – Associates announced today that it has ceased the development of its proposed offshore wind farm and is surrendering its federal lease for 46 square miles in Nantucket Sound, officially putting an end to a 16-year effort to build the controversial project…. More

November 30, 2017 | Cape Wind

Cape Wind Opponents Appeal Federal Decision Upholding Lease

US News & World Report: “Cape Wind Opponents Appeal Federal Decision Upholding Lease; Opponents of a proposed wind farm off Cape Cod are appealing a federal agency’s decision to leave in place the long-stalled project’s ocean development lease.” Nov. 29, 2017 – HYANNIS, Mass. (AP) — Opponents of a proposed wind farm off Cape Cod… More

November 30, 2017 | Cape Wind

Appeal Filed Objecting to Continued Lease of Sound to Cape Wind

Martha’s Vineyard Times: “Appeal filed objecting to continued lease of Sound to Cape Wind” By George Brennan, November 29, 2017 – The Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) are among those who have appealed a federal decision that reaffirmed Cape Wind’s long-term lease on 46 miles of Nantucket… More

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Q&A with Audra Parker, President & CEO

Looking back over the past 17 years, 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 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