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?

  • Marcia Rooseveltabout 11 years ago Sugar Hill NH
    This is our land, our heritage, our national identity, and should be preserved for generations to come. It is unpatriotic and violates the foundations upon which this country was built to submit to the power of corrupt politicians.
  • colleen foleyabout 11 years ago franconia NH
    I live here and want it to remain pristine.
  • Manny Riversabout 11 years ago Lawrence MA
    Nature should be not be altered anymore than we already have. I'm sure there other ways to get what they need done.
  • Andy Websterabout 11 years ago Edison NJ
    My family has spent many summers in NH and are drawn by the natural beauty of the wilderness. This beauty can be destroyed in the blink of an eye. I cannot be on the side of the destroyers I hope you will agree.
  • Kathy Hoarabout 11 years ago South Glastonbury CT
    Preserve the natural beauty of New Hampshire.
  • Adam Whitneyabout 11 years ago Keene NH
    This part of NH is so special. Why ruin it for energy that will not even benefit us?!? Keep it green and preserve this beauty for generations to come, many who assuredly will depend on tourism to make a living!
  • leslie preissnerabout 11 years ago hollis NH
    We've just opened up northern New Hampshire for ATV's with the Ride The Wilds initiative. We should not jeopardize the economic gains that have been achieved by allowing above ground transmission project.
  • Raul and Karen Cervantesabout 11 years ago Lebanon NH
    We want the scenery to remain for all to enjoy for generations to come!
  • Maren Halladayabout 11 years ago North Stratford NH
    NH is a beautiful national treasure that should not be destroyed or sold. It can never be replaced and it's our source of tourism to share. Just say "NO"!!
  • John Colonyabout 11 years ago Sugar Hill NH
    Common sense. Protection from predatory capitalism. Conservation. Property values. Social contract with northern neighbors. Eliminate wasteful inefficient old technology.
  • Mark Welshabout 11 years ago Dundee NH
    Environmental preservation.
  • Alexander Bryantabout 11 years ago McLean VA
    Preserve the natural beauty of this area of New Hampshire. The state does not need power lines that will do little to benefit it.
  • Starcy Branchabout 11 years ago Sugar Hill NH
    Northern NH needs to KEEP forests, mountains, streams, rivers and our vistas...it is what we have Gov. Hassan....We must save our trees for our future generations! Stop them now!
  • Edward Farkasabout 11 years ago Las Vegas NV
    In the words of a Through Hiker I once met, "I haven't seen views like this since the Smokies." To think that an energy project that could be brought underground and would instead ruin this place is a travesty.
  • Richard Hunnewellabout 11 years ago Holderness NH
    Maintaining the beauty of the natural environment of NH is an act of stewardship for future generations and a sacred trust.
  • Rachel Karrabout 11 years ago New York NY
    Expansive views are what make the mountains special. Don't block them with man made things!!!! There are not enough areas left as it is, why destroy a pristine stretch!?!??!!
  • Francine bigneyabout 11 years ago colebrook NH
    If we don't take care of our land and heritage, who will? Please bury Northern Pass or stop it.
  • Francis Bradleyabout 11 years ago Manchester MA
    We have a house in Sugar Hill
  • Carl Martlandabout 11 years ago Sugar Hill, NH NH
    The proposed line of towers bisects my land, our beautiful town of Sugar Hill, and the uniquely wonderful North Country of New Hampshire. Bury the lines!
  • wayne Wilkinsonabout 11 years ago Wake Forest NC
    Because we love NH and plan to retire to Lake Francis. Because I don't like being bulldozed by anyone, much less Northern Pass. Live Free or Die.
  • Janet Lambabout 11 years ago Canterbury NH
    The beauty and diversity of this state must be protected. NH should insist the lines are underground or the project does not happen!
  • Philip Conklingabout 11 years ago Camden ME
    We need a regional energy plan that integrates more hydro on to the grid, but Northern Pass is the worst possible solution. The Vermont plan for a buried cable is more environmentally responsible alternative to 185 miles of overhead power lines.
  • Jamie Whiteabout 11 years ago Wenham MA
    The design of this project sets us back as a society from decades of progress. Demand NP use current technology & bury it to limit its impact.
  • Trevor Uhlabout 11 years ago Fairfield CT
    I grew up in the mountains of NH and they are like no place else. The world needs places where we can go to remember our humility before nature, not to display our conquest of it. There are precious few such places remaining; let's not throw this one away.
  • Ruth Faucherabout 11 years ago Waltham MA
    Having been brought up in NH, my roots are still there & have always enjoyed the beauty of northern NH.

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