Letter to the Editor

January 1, 2017 | Cape Wind

Cape Cod Times – Letter to the Editor: Keep up the fight against Cape Wind

It is dangerous to believe that the Cape Wind project, proposed just off our unspoiled beaches, is dead. In fact, the strategy Cape Wind is currently employing to reemerge from its defunct position was made clear in the recent article (“Changing landscape for renewable energy,” Dec. 25). It’s this: Hold on to the long-term federal… More

October 15, 2016 | Cape Wind

Cape Cod Times: 10/15/16 LTE No time to breathe easy over Cape Wind’s plans

It is misleading for the Cape Cod Times to tell readers that Cape Wind has “given up” on building its 130-turbine industrial wind plant in the middle of Nantucket Sound, very close to many of our public beaches (“Cape Wind reverses, drops appeal,” Oct. 7, Page 1). Don’t forget that Cape Wind holds a federal… More

January 10, 2015 | Cape Wind

Cape Cod Times – LTE: Cape Wind experience serves as a lesson

The termination of the Cape Wind contracts with NStar and National Grid might be cause for celebration. Instead, I suggest we remain vigilant, breathe a sigh of relief that we apparently will not be victims of a woefully ill-conceived and mismanaged project, and instead move on quickly to do the following: protect Nantucket Sound with… More

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Q&A with Audra Parker, President & CEO

Together, we 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