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CFE intervenes in Oswegatchie Hills land battle

Environmental and community groups trying to halt development of 236 acres in Hills

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Bride Brook: An Alewife Success Story

Nearly 220,000 river herring have made their way up Bride Brook in East Lyme and into their spawning grounds. That’s nearly three times the average from a decade ago! This year’s count continues Bride Brook’s strong numbers and further proves the success of our 2010 restoration project.

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Connecticut Should Authorize Shared Solar and Determine the Value of Clean Energy

Media coverage of the burgeoning solar market—and subsequent utility backlash—has focused on states with abundant sunshine, where tensions between these forces are most evident.

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CFE/Save the Sound goes to Washington: A Review

Tyler Archer, our fisheries program lead, hit DC last week to support Long Island Sound.

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A Big Win for Forage Fish

In a move praised by both commercial and conservation interests, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) agreed Tuesday to a ten-percent increase to the total allowable catch (TAC) for Atlantic menhaden.

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Conservation sale finalized for purchase of The Preserve!

Saving The Preserve is an amazing example of what’s possible when we fight together for the places we love.

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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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Advocates hit Capitol Hill to promote Long Island Sound value

Recent report highlights Sound’s annual $17-36 billion economic contribution to region

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