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January 10, 2020 | What's happening

Audra Parker featured on WCAI

President & CEO Audra Parker was featured on WCAI to share an update from the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound. Chatting to the WCAI morning team, Audra explains that “we are not done yet!” We are grateful to WCAI for highlighting our work and the Osterville Village Association for hosting us at their recent… More

September 19, 2019 | What's happening

Help Us Save Our Sound – FOREVER

SOS UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2019

July 3, 2019 | Breaking News, Preservation, What's happening

Did you know?

DID YOU KNOW… The Alliance is the only group that is fighting to protect Nantucket Sound? The federal waters of the Sound are still vulnerable to industrial development? The Alliance is seeking legislation to permanently protect Nantucket Sound by designating this special place as a National Historic Landmark? TOGETHER, WE CAN PRESERVE NANTUCKET SOUND. Please… More

July 3, 2019 | Preservation, What's happening

Hear the latest from Audra on Nantucket radio

Please take a few minutes to listen to Audra’s informative interview – July 3rd on 97.7 ACK FM. Hear the latest on our effort to permanently protect Nantucket Sound. LINK TO INTERVIEW

March 18, 2019 | Breaking News, What's happening

Q&A with Audra Parker

Q&A with Audra Parker, President & CEO, Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound – (March 2019) I am frequently congratulated by our supporters on the defeat of Cape Wind. While I share their sense of accomplishment and relief, I remind people whenever I can that Nantucket Sound… 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