The Upper Delaware Preservation Coalition.
Saving A River In Danger
NYRI announces a power transmission project with a possible route following the railroad rights of way along the Delaware River. The project is very similar to the proposed Pegasus Transmission Company project. In fact, Richard Muddiman (former President of Pegasus Transmission Company) is listed as the President of NYRI on the request for early designation as a National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor filed with the Department of Energy.
The Upper Delaware Preservation Coalition opposes the construction of the New York Regional Interconnect for several reasons. We feel the power lines will destroy the natural scenic beauty of the Upper Delaware River Valley resulting in severe economic losses in our region and any revenue generated to individual townships by this project will be outweighed by the decline in property values and loss of tourism related revenues.
NYRI refuses to identify its private funding sources yet they state that this project is vital to national security. It is our contention that a project impacting national security must name its funding sources and active involvement of all individuals in the company to assure the people of this nation that this project does not include the interests or involvement of any person who may affect our national or regional security.
In addition, the proposed NYRI route along the river would be visible to our scenic byways negatively impacting the use of these byways further damaging the economic base of the Upper Delaware Corridor.
NYRI has set a late May 2006 deadline to finalize its proposed route.
Please check our website for ways that you can help to stop this project. In the meantime, please contact your elected representatives in local, state and federal government and tell them "no power lines in the Upper Delaware Valley"
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UDC Opposes High-Power Lines Along River
The Upper Delaware Council Announced this week that they are opposed to the New York Regional Interconnect proposed power line and the designation of a National Interest Electric Corridor along the Delaware River.
The UDC contends that the project is in direct violation of the River Management Plan and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968. To read more regarding the UDC letter click on the following links:
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Business Owners of Lackawaxen Township Draft a Resolution Opposing NYRI High-Voltage Power Lines Along River
The Business Owners of Lackawaxen Township on April 2nd, 2006 drafted a resolution opposing the New York Regional Interconnect Power Transmission Project along the Delaware River. To read the Business Owners of Lackawaxen Township Resolution click on the link below:
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Upper Delaware Preservation Coalition Strongly Opposes NYRI Power Transmission Lines
The Upper Delaware Preservation Coalition, Inc. (UDPC) strongly opposes the New York Regional Interconnect (NYRI) proposal to construct high-voltage power transmission lines along the Delaware River from Hancock to Port Jervis.
This project directly violates an act of Congress: the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The power lines are also in direct opposition to the River Management Plan. We oppose designation of a National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor by the Department of Energy anywhere along the Delaware River as such a designation will invalidate "home rule" and nullify local property rights.
The negative visual impact of this project will cause irreparable damage to the river valley and have devastating economic repercussions in the region. Tourism, the most lucrative industry in our area, relies almost exclusively on the unspoiled beauty of the river corridor which will be totally compromised if towers line the Delaware.To read the complete press release click on the link below:
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UDPC Press Release
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