Oswegatchie Hills: Letter to East Lyme commissions asks for environmental review

Landmark Development Group asks for 840-unit development; public hearing scheduled May 21

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The Mystery of Plum Island’s Wildlife Will Soon be Revealed

This article is the first in a series which will follow the work of the New York Natural Heritage Program, and a team of scientists as they complete a year-long comprehensive field study of the fauna and flora of Plum Island, NY. 

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CFE Joins Local Groups to Fight Oswegatchie Hills Development

Proposed 840-unit housing development would destroy habitat, pollute Niantic River

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Save the Sound Puts Feds on Notice: Endangered Species Call Plum Island Home

Federal government’s planned sale of island would put endangered wildlife at risk.

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Press Release: Old Saybrook Votes to Buy The Preserve!

Today residents of Old Saybrook turned out in record numbers and voted to purchase the long-embattled 1,000-acre forest called The Preserve.

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It takes a coalition to preserve “The Preserve”

As we approach the final votes to protect The Preserve, our Curt Johnson reflects on the contributions of many.

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