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.
Because we need wild places that look wild. The increased peace and health, and lowering of stress, experienced in such places is well documented.
Jennifer Simoneabout 12 years ago Intervale NH
Why would we want to permanently mar the landscape of our beautiful State?
Thomas Rhodes about 12 years ago Tolland CT
Nature is what draws people to New Hampshire. Not giant power lines, clean crisp air, fresh clean water, from any given 4000 footer you can almost see heaven. Please don't destroy one of natures last refuge. Keep N.H free
Ronley Batesabout 12 years ago New Durham NH
There must be better ways to accomplish this without damaging the environment. How about alternative means of producing power and getting serious about conservation to reduce need.
Catelyn Kelseyabout 12 years ago Earlysville VA
The knowledge that our visit to the White Mountains would be an escape from stresses of society was mental and spiritual cleansing. It would be such a shame to see this masterpiece of Mother Nature ruined by a careless act of mankind.
Mary Brundageabout 12 years ago NASHUA NH
The White Mountains are a sacred place. It's where our husband and I got married and where we hike. It is a true NH treasure that we like to keep for our children.
Peter L Oliverabout 12 years ago Andover MA
for preservation of our wilderness for others to enjoy
Claire Berkowitz about 12 years ago Highland Park NJ
It is crucial not to overdevelop the precious few wilderness areas we have on the East Coast.
Margaret Zornabout 12 years ago West Hartford CT
We must protect our wild spaces! Please prevent this destruction.
Bevolyn S Oliverabout 12 years ago Andover MA
conservation land should be kept free of encumbrnaces
William McCartenabout 12 years ago Lancaster NH
Protect the core asset in northern NH: its scenic beauty and landscape
Janet Brownabout 12 years ago Sanbornville NH
Haven't we learned anything about conserving our natural environment?
Johann Seitzabout 12 years ago Cheshire CT
Natural beauty before profits
Angela Persechinoabout 12 years ago Centerville MA
Hiking in the pristine mts. is one of the few great treats of our landscape. We are smarter and can find alternatives for the NP! Why would we intentionally ruin something so beautiful and appreciated by so many.
George Darcyabout 12 years ago Byfield MA
Keep the views. Bury the lines. Enough destruction already.
Gail Lauermannabout 12 years ago Ossipee NH
Once this beautiful region is scarred by these transmission lines it will be too late. And it will be ugly forever. No to Northern Pass!
Fred Yarnellabout 12 years ago Somerville NH
I often hike in the White Mts
Richard Prohaskaabout 12 years ago Westford MA
Please find a way to not alter the White Mountains National Forest landscape. It is my belief that distributed solar installation will eliminate the need to import electricity in the long haul.
KEVIN CAREYabout 12 years ago GRANTHAM NH
I am against such large-scale approaches to energy needs with so little environmental regard for New Hampshires outdoor resources. This scar will not heal as forestry activities do. It will remain indefinitely.
Joshua Nagineabout 12 years ago Lewiston ME
I grew up in NH. I remember the wonder and excitement I used to experience as a child going to the WMNF. Don't take that away from future generations. Bury the lines. Reduced maintenance costs are a benefit. They won't have to be repaired every storm.
Christina Garganoabout 12 years ago Franconia NH
We do not want to have our children's health at risk, NH landscapes destroyed & for NH to be the "extension cord" for electricity to other states. Do it better, do it right.
Mary Pat Simmonsabout 12 years ago Bethlehem NH
I believe in maintaining and enhancing the natural beauty of New Hampshire.
Kevin OBrienabout 12 years ago Easton NH
This is my home and we love the Forests of NH. This area needs not to be destroyed for the benefit of others. Find a better solution.
Sarah Freeabout 12 years ago Jamaica Plain MA
I'm an avid hiker and ecologist and personally I'd rather we and future generations continued to see tree tops, opposed to hydro waters cutting a corridor through the Whites
Meghan Kelseyabout 12 years ago Stowe VT
As a proud East Coast skier I prefer skiing around trees, not power lines.
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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