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.
I have hiked the Whites since my '40s childhood. It's worth it to me - to everyone - to pay a bit more for buried power. We'll never notice the extra cost. We'll always see the foolishness of opting for a cheaper solution.
Barbara Nasonabout 12 years ago Springfield MA
because we need to preserve for future generations what wildness we have left as in wildness is the preservation of the world
Arthur Strangabout 12 years ago Cambridge MA
Let's protect and leave for our children's children and their decedent's, some of what was the earth. 'You can' put it together, it is together.' Stuart Brand caption of the first picture of the Earth from space...back cover, Wole Earth Catalog
sue goleyabout 12 years ago north andover MA
I am an avid hiker in the white mtns.it is a place of retreat and sanctuary for me.
Douglas Griffithsabout 12 years ago Mattapoisett MA
My family has spent extensive vacation time there and introduced many others to that natural beauty. Your mountains and northern forests are a destnation and inspiration for all New Englanders. Please don't let this project do anything to diminish that.
Margaret Chadwickabout 12 years ago Fayette ME
We need wilderness, untouched by corporate America for the good of our spirits
Diana Peaseabout 12 years ago Sanford ME
Preserve the natural beauty of the White Mountains by burying the lines!
Eric Laforestrieabout 12 years ago Cambria Heights NH
Unmarred expanses of nature are becoming fewer every year. We can make a different choice towards growth, nature does not have that option
Jerry sutkusabout 12 years ago conway NH
Just leave the white mountain natural forest alone , Please ,got to be other ways to accomplish this undertaking ,thanks ,Maggie
John Bradyabout 12 years ago Northampton MA
Transmission lines are forever. Once built, the towers and transmission line will blight the landscape for many future generations. Every user of the electric power should share the extra cost of burying the cables.
paul conveyabout 12 years ago north reading MA
I have enjoyed hiking for 55 years and I would like my grandchilden the same.
Steven Cirasabout 12 years ago Campton NH
There are better alternatives that do not scare the beauty of New Hampshire
Elliott Novakabout 12 years ago Concord MA
I have climbed the New Hampshire 4000 Footers and skied many years at Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch. It is hard to imagine how much my experience would have adversely been affected with the extremely visible HV lines extremely visible'
Edward Steeleabout 12 years ago BOLTON CT
we need wild places.
Gilbert Steilabout 12 years ago East Ryegate VT
There are better alternatives with much less environmental impact.
Julie Williamsabout 12 years ago Byfield MA
I contribute to NH's economy. But if my hiking experience is degraded, as it will be by the Northern Pass, I will probably hike more in VT, ME, or the Adirondocks where I can find bigger expanses of unmarred scenery that I seek.
Leslie Bellardabout 12 years ago Raleigh NC
I love hiking in New Hampshire and travel from NC several times a year to do so. Keep it pristine.
Ray Thebergeabout 12 years ago Quincy MA
Keep wilderness wild. I hike in the White Mts.
susan leathersabout 12 years ago winchester MA
I am a hiker and would like the views to be protected.
Maury Eldridgeabout 12 years ago Needham MA
The natural lines of forested mountains bring me peace. Man made constructs, such as electrical towers and transmission lines, destroy that effect. Please preserve the natural benefits of the White Mountains.
carol mcauliffeabout 12 years ago gloucester MA
this placce should be left in its natural state- its pristine and should not be changed.
Peter Gawronabout 12 years ago Hershey PA
Preserve the natural beauty of the AT and Northeast Trails / minimize environmental impact.
Paige Schneiderabout 12 years ago New Canaan CT
I hike these mountains each year. I would hate for any of these beautiful views to be diminished.
Annie Schneiderabout 12 years ago Plymouth NH
There are many options for this FOR PROFIT project to make money for it's shareholders and use up-to-date technology rather than so negatively impact our properties, our businesses and our treasure.
Karen Eckmeierabout 12 years ago Kent CT
to preserve the beauty of our trails, forests and mountains .
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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