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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

January 2, 2019 | Industry Updates

Going big on offshore wind – but not in Nantucket Sound

Boston Herald: “Going Big on Wind Power” By Marie Szaniszlo, December 22, 2018 – After a groundswell of opposition ultimately doomed Cape Wind’s plan to build a wind farm in Nantucket Sound, something stunning happened this month: Eleven developers vied for three tracts of ocean off Massachusetts’ coast in a two-day bidding war that resulted… More

December 14, 2018 | Industry Updates

Feds Award Three Offshore Wind Leases

MassLive: “Feds award 3 more offshore wind leases off Massachusetts coast; Massachusetts has committed to 3.2 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2035.” December 14, 2018, By Mary C. Serreze – Following 32 rounds of sealed bidding, three more federal offshore wind area leases off the coast of Massachusetts were awarded on Friday. The winners, announced by the… 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