Bury or Stop Northern Pass

Dear Governor Hassan,

We applaud your efforts to date to defend New Hampshire's natural and cultural heritage from the proposed Northern Pass transmission line. Please join us in making sure that our children and grandchildren can pass this vital heritage on to their children and grandchildren. Please ask Northeast Utilities and Hydro-Québec either to bury the entire project in New Hampshire or stop it altogether.  

Everywhere we look we see proposals for new high-voltage, direct current transmission lines.  In Maine, Vermont, and New York, new north-south high-voltage direct-current lines are being proposed completely underground or underwater; even Hydro-Québec itself is advancing an underground transmission project to connect with New York. Everywhere we look we see new, innovative underground transmission technology proposals.  Everywhere except New Hampshire.

Governor Hassan, before you host the New England Governors and the Eastern Canadian Premiers here in New Hampshire this July, please make it clear that New Hampshire welcomes each of them to our magnificent state. But please also convey the message that we will insist on smart, well-planned energy projects that advance a clean energy future and we will not welcome any overhead extension cords like Northern Pass that provide little benefit to the state, at the expense of our natural and scenic resources.

Sincerely,

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Why is this important?

  • Zachary Brousseauabout 11 years ago Silver Spring MD
    It is important to preserve wilderness as a refuge from urban and suburban environments, a place to think more clearly, breath fresh air and recharge our minds, bodies and souls - especially in the Eastern US, where there are precious few wild places left.
  • Dylan Costaabout 11 years ago North Kingstown RI
    I grew up hiking the White Mountains, swimming at Lower Falls on the Kangamangus. I now have the privilege of bringing my own children to this area. Please keep the overhead power lines out of the beautiful state of New Hampshire.
  • Steve Jailletabout 11 years ago Newton MA
    I have property in Thornton
  • Corina Alexanderabout 11 years ago Sanbornton NH
    I love the natural look of our state. People will not want to vacation in our state with such an eyesore.
  • Geraldine Gerardabout 11 years ago West Topsham VT
    The Northeast is densely populated. The White Mountains is one of the few places without a large amount of visual pollution. I treasure this region. In the long term this project will not benefit the towns it impacts.
  • Sara Woods Kenderabout 11 years ago Gilmanton NH
    We must make way for new technologies and sustainable energy, but we must do so honestly, sustainably and with our Mother earth in mind. We CAn preserve Her beauty AND allow for energy development. the time is now for smart development.
  • Erin Sandlerabout 11 years ago Chicago IL
    As a New Hampshire native intending to return to the state, I love our natural wildlife, especially the trails of the White Mountains. It's why it's the best state in the country and the most beautiful place in the world.
  • Michael Pearlabout 11 years ago Hanover NH
    I love the White Mtns and want to see them remain as they are.
  • Scott Isabelleabout 11 years ago Wilfeboro NH
    Please preserve the natural beauty of our state. Also, tourism is our most important asset that we have to support our state and local economies. This project will have an adverse impact on our number one tourist attraction.
  • Valerie Fraserabout 11 years ago New Hampton NH
    We the people are speaking to you. You shall listen.
  • Barbara Kruseabout 11 years ago East Northport NY
    Need to keep magnificent NH magnificent...beauty not seen anywhere else
  • Bruce Shickabout 11 years ago Thornton NH
    I do not want to see the beauty of the White Mountains ruined. They are an irreplaceable resource of New Hampshire.
  • MIchael Robertsonabout 11 years ago South Orange NJ
    I hike along these mountains every year with my extended family, and I believe that an alternative should be found.
  • George Blackburnabout 11 years ago Southbury CT
    Need to preserve natural spaces. My interests are hiking and scenery but the situation is much more profound than that. It's about reverence for the planet we live on. (Former NH resident and frequent visitor.)
  • Lori shawabout 11 years ago grand isle VT
    I hike and appreciate the natural beauty of New England. These lines would scar the land and remove some of the solace we as hikers seek
  • katharine sullivanabout 11 years ago hancock NH
    To protect and preserve the visual beauty of NH
  • Valerio Vitiabout 11 years ago Lebanon NH
    Conservation of pristine natural areas
  • Anne Burnettabout 11 years ago deerfield NH
    NH doesn't need the power and we're being used as a conduit for the people in the south. They can get their power from somewhere else that is closer to home and doesn't wreck the landscape.
  • Nancy Teasdaleabout 11 years ago Concord MA
    We need to preserve some wild places for their own sake, keep the view pristine and natural. Hydro Quebec dams' have devastating impacts on native culture.
  • Benjamin Getraerabout 11 years ago HIGHLAND PARK NJ
    I have been hiking, backpacking, canoing,skiing, volunteering, and maintaining trails in the White Mountains since the age of five. This proposed path is contrary to the image and goals of wilderness recreation in the forest.
  • Wilma Freyabout 11 years ago Lebanon NJ
    As a former New England resident, I look forward to hiking and vacationing with my children and grandchildren in the beautiful White Mts. They would be permanently desecrated by this speculative, technologically out-of-date project.
  • william reynoldsabout 11 years ago wilmington DE
    Preservation of a precious natural resource.
  • Kristan Robertshawabout 11 years ago Derry NH
    We need to preserve the beauty of the NH mountains and forests. Our economy depends on the beauty of NH because visitors from all over the world come here to view the magnificent wilderness the is unique to NH.
  • Eric Breslinabout 11 years ago Somersworth NH
    Hiker, hunter, fisherman - my Father raised me in the White Mountains - I'd like to raise my kids in the White Mountains. Without powerlines obstructing our views. Especially for no good reason to NH power users.
  • Barbara Lucasabout 11 years ago Plymouth NH
    Without a doubt we have a lot to lose if the towers are built. If Northern Pass/Northeast Utilities/PSNH wants the power from Hydro Quebec to run through NH then bury it, mound it or pipeline it in existing right-of-ways!!!!!! Otherwise say NO.

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