New Bedford Terminal

April 10, 2018 | Cape Wind

What if you spent more than $100 million on a party and no one showed up?

The Boston Globe: “What if you spent more than $100 million on a party and no one showed up?” By Jon Chesto, April 09, 2018 – Officials in the Baker administration were asking themselves that question in 2015 as they tried to figure out what to do with a New Bedford terminal built for a… More

November 12, 2015 | Industry Updates

South Coast Today: Legislators, offshore wind leaders make their case at State House

By Mike Lawrence BOSTON — Executives with two companies poised to develop large-scale offshore wind projects south of Martha’s Vineyard said Thursday that while it is too early to formally commit to using New Bedford’s $113 million Marine Commerce Terminal, the scope of what they hope to do certainly would require facilities such as the… More

June 2, 2015 | Cape Wind

Providence Journal: Editorial: New Bedford blunder

Much has been said and written about the 38 Studios debacle that left Rhode Island taxpayers on the hook for a $75 million loan guarantee. Clearly, the state had no business entering into a deal fraught with so much risk and so little public discussion. Unfortunately, bad decisions such as that one, based on speculation… More

March 17, 2015 | Cape Wind

SouthCoastToday: 3/17/15 New energy secretary would have nixed New Bedford terminal

By Steve Urbon and Gintautas Dumcius State House News Service NEW BEDFORD — Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matt Beaton said Tuesday he wouldn’t have gone ahead with the $113 million Marine Commerce Terminal on the city’s waterfront, given the current problems with Cape Wind. Cape Wind, the offshore wind energy project planned for Nantucket Sound, was expected to use the terminal as a staging area. … 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