Protecting Our Atlantic Legacy News

Rep. Markey files bill to protect Georges Bank from drilling
Environment Massachusetts applauds Representative Markey for introducing a bill to protect Georges Bank, an immensely productive fishing area about 60 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, and other marine sanctuaries around the coasts from the pollution of offshore oil and gas drilling.
Congressional Action Will Threaten Our Coasts by Ending the 27-Year Old Moratorium on Offshore Drilling
"Today the U.S. House of Representatives voted to fund the government through a continuing resolution that does not include the 27 year old offshore drilling moratorium. The bill also lifts a one year moratorium on leasing public lands for oil shale development."
New Report: New England Makes Little Progress Increasing The Number Of Healthy Fish Stocks, Feds Hide Failures Using Shell Games
The Marine Fish Conservation Network Urges Congress To Strengthen Existing Overfishing Protections In Magnuson-Stevens Act
Representative Rahall Continues Effort to Protect Oceans
Environmental Group Urges Congressional Delegation to Support Critical Oceans Bill