Protecting the New England coast.

New England's coast is a treasure.

From the craggy coastline of Maine to the gently rolling dunes of Cape Cod, beaches, lighthouses and fishing communities have come to define New England for residents and visitors alike. The demands on New England's coastal ecosystem are intense and growing, as the force of population growth and millions of visitors each year translates into unrelenting development. Managing the conflicting commercial and recreational demands on our coastal waters--like fish farms, marinas and energy projects--grows increasingly complicated.

For decades, CLF has worked to protect New England's coast from a wide variety of environmental hazards. CLF's work continues today and grows stronger as it evolves to address new challenges threatening the health and character of our coastal ecosystems and communities.

Taunton Bay, Maine

CLF is fighting off a proposal to develop an oyster farm in the fragile upper reaches of Taunton Bay. Introduction of the non-native oyster could upset Taunton Bay's delicate ecosystem with unforeseeable consequences for resident wildlife and migratory birds that depend on the bay for their survival.

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Coastal Maine

CLF has had success encouraging the state of Maine to implement a comprehensive bay-wide planning and management program for its coastal waters. Read more on page 6.

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Sears Island, Maine

Controversy has arisen over a proposal to build a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal on Maine's largest undeveloped island. With additional proposals popping up throughout New England, CLF is urging state and federal officials to develop a regional strategic approach to LNG terminal siting that fairly and objectively evaluates the environmental, social and economic merits of adding new LNG terminals, and potential locations. See page 7.

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Great Bay, New Hampshire

CLF has embarked on a multi-year initiative to protect the Great Bay Estuary from the effects of irresponsible development and land use. Intense development pressures in the seacoast region threaten the long-term health and sustainability of the Great...