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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

February 19, 2019 | Breaking News

Sound Thinking!

Cape Cod Times – Editorial “Sound Thinking” February 9, 2018 – Back in 2005, a wind power company known as Cape Wind received permission from the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board to proceed with a plan to build dozens of wind turbines in the heart of Nantucket Sound. It was the first of a series of legal… More

February 18, 2019 | Preservation

Chamber Backs Efforts to Protect Our Sound

Cape Cod Times Letter to the Editor: “Chamber backs efforts to protect our sound” February 18, 2019 – Your Feb. 9 editorial, “Sound thinking,” shows the need for tenacity and determination if we are to be successful in protecting our delicate environment and coastal resources for generations to come. Just as in the 1960s, when… More

February 9, 2019 | Preservation, Uncategorized

Cape Cod Times: Sound Thinking

Cape Cod Times – Editorial “Sound Thinking” February 9, 2018 – Back in 2005, a wind power company known as Cape Wind received permission from the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board to proceed with a plan to build dozens of wind turbines in the heart of Nantucket Sound. It was the first of a series of legal… More

February 7, 2019 | Industry Updates

Vineyard Wind Seeks Cable Permits

Cape Cod Times: “Vineyard Wind can seek local permits for cable” By Mary Ann Bragg, February 5, 2019 – Vineyard Wind can now move forward with regional and local permitting for its planned offshore wind farm after receiving a critical certificate from state environmental officials, and regulators on the Cape and Islands say they are ready. “We’ve… 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