PROTECT LONG ISLAND SOUND—One of Connecticut’s most iconic and best-loved places, the sound is in danger of becoming the new home to a 10-story high, 1,200-foot long liquefied natural gas facility. ConnPIRG is working to stop the proposal.

This winter, ConnPIRG continued our advocacy opposing Broadwater Energy’s proposal to anchor a floating 10-story high, 1,200-foot long facility for processing liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the middle of Long Island Sound, jeopardizing the Sound’s safety, wildlife and recreational opportunities.

These efforts received a welcome boost on Feb. 20 when we joined Sen. Joseph Lieberman at a Hartford press conference. Before an audience, the senator announced his opposition to the Broadwater project and called on federal officials reviewing Broadwater’s application to reject it.

In addition to threatening the health of Long Island Sound with a large industrial facility in its waters, the Broadwater proposal is the wrong way to meet the energy needs of Connecticut and the region. Investing in clean energy and energy efficiency are smarter, cheaper options for securing our energy future.

This spring and summer, ConnPIRG and our allies are continuing to work with state officials to protect the sound by urging federal officials to reject the proposal.