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?

  • Ken Nortonabout 11 years ago Pelham NH
    The wilderness is New Hampshire's greatest treasure.
  • Nancy Tigheabout 11 years ago East Meadow NY
    It's so important to preserve the wilderness for ourselves & future generations!
  • Oliver Neithabout 11 years ago Nazazeth PA
    I plan to hike through the Whites in 2 years.
  • Andrew Kuntzabout 11 years ago Wappingers Falls NY
    I am originally from New Hampshire, born and raised in North Conway, Lancaster and Bow. I am opposed to any Northern Pass route that would impact public lands in the White Mountains.
  • Marilyn Butlerabout 11 years ago Portland OR
    I grew up hiking in the White Mountains. For 50 years I always have been able to return there for peace and serenity--knowing that as much as everything else can change, they will remain the same beautiful, natural oasis from the chaos of modern life.
  • Wayne Duckworthabout 11 years ago West Hartford CT
    We have hiked the White Mountains for over 40 years. During that period pollution has reduced visibility. Let's restore the visibility the White Mountains deserve, unscarred by transmission lines.
  • Ann Habermanabout 11 years ago Woodbridge CT
    burying such cables will both reduce irradiation risks and preserve the endogenous flora and fauna that would otherwise be severely disrupted
  • Herman Littleton about 11 years ago Smyrna DE
    Appalachian trail needs to be protected for future generations
  • Andy Meloniabout 11 years ago Southborough MA
    It is important to preserve the beauty of this country's natural resources and landscapes for future generations to enjoy.
  • Diane Devineabout 11 years ago Campton NH
    Put the wires under ground
  • elizabeth deanabout 11 years ago wellesley NH
    Impacting so many areas of visual importance is just too much.
  • Jay Cormierabout 11 years ago Campton NH
    This would not only be a huge negative economic impact for New Hampshire, but also ruin the scenic views and outdoor experience that is the bedrock of the state!
  • Christian Hoffmannabout 11 years ago Rochester Hills MI
    There are few sights more inspirational than unspoiled scenery that one views from the summit of a hill/mountain. If I want to see evidence of man made structures I might as well hike here in Detroit which is decidedly uninspirational!
  • Robert Hurleyabout 11 years ago Northborough MA
    We have a home in the White Mountains and we want the woods along with all the views to be preserved. Furthermore, there is greater economic value over the long haul by not putting the towers in.
  • kathy amanabout 11 years ago wappingers falls NY
    we need to keep wild places wild and wild looking.
  • Jason Montanoabout 11 years ago Boston MA
    The white mountains are a beautiful escape from the busy life of Boston. Encroaching on that escape with high voltage power lines and associated towers would be a real shame and a disservice to future generations of hikers.
  • John John Bradleyabout 11 years ago New York NY
    I have always loved the beauty of the White aaamountains, and would hate to see them marred.
  • Thomas Maynardabout 11 years ago Medfield MA
    I have been hiking in the White mountains for 40 years. We have already decided that they are worth protecting by designating them National Forest. Please keep on protecting these lands.
  • Robert Wertheimerabout 11 years ago Fairlee VT
    Don't want to hike in area marred by unsightly lines and don't want to be exposed to radiation produced by them.
  • Judy Brownabout 11 years ago Norwich VT
    The White Mountains are a national treasure and must be protected against private gain/ugly eyesore.
  • Grace Berglundabout 11 years ago Moultonboro NH
    I don't want our resources marred by the Northern Pass, as I own property in the north country and this will not benefit NH in the long term.
  • Jim StCyrabout 11 years ago Kensington NH
    The right thing is to bury it. Out of sight, out of mind. Burying it would also make the lines effectively impervious to weather.
  • Todd Munnabout 11 years ago Athens NY
    Preserve the beauty of this National Treasure as it was intended.
  • Karl Dornishabout 11 years ago Winslow ME
    This is a short term solution but the wilderness impact will be forever.
  • Peter Vakhutinskyabout 11 years ago Needham MA
    We have to preserve our nature in pristine conditions. There are ways to minimize damage instead of leaving irrecoverable scars like Northern Pass. Bury Or Stop!

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