Must Jamestown’s Historic Character Be Destroyed?
Must Jamestown’s Historic Character Be Destroyed? Could other options provide sufficient, reliable power without ruining this historic area? Alternatives must be analyzed and evaluated by the public.
Dominion Virginia Power has applied for a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to build a massive 500 kV electric transmission line directly through this historic setting to fulfill the supposed energy needs of the Peninsula of Virginia. They would construct 17 towers, some nearly as tall as the Statue of Liberty, all heavily-lit day and night. This chronic eyesore would light up the pristine night skies, threaten the endangered Atlantic sturgeon, and disrupt the significant local tourism industry while permanently damaging Jamestown’s historic setting.
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5 Reasons the Rim of the Valley Should Be Protected
National Parks Conservation Association and Nature Valley are working together to protect places in nature for everyone to enjoy – including land that comprises the Rim of the Valley in…
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Preserving Chinatowns: How Many Are at Risk of Being Lost?
The National Park Service has said Asian American and Pacific Islander history is “dramatically underrepresented” among registered landmarks and historic places. NPCA and other groups are seeking to correct that.
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Clearing the Air in the Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is starting to win its decades-long fight against dangerous haze, adding hope to the park’s horizon.
