To all who enjoy NH state and national parks:
Imagine heading to your favorite state park in New Hampshire for some hiking, picnicking, or boating.
You arrive and are greeted by:
– Foul odors of methane and garbage
– Mobs of seagulls
– Trash on hiking trails and in the water
– The constant rumble and crash of heavy machinery
This scenario is likely to happen, as a large, out-of-state landfill company is attempting to put a dump right next to Forest Lake State Park in Dalton, New Hampshire.
There is a way to prevent this, and we need your help.
House Bill 1319 was passed in the NH House of Representatives. This bill establishes a required 2 mile buffer between a state park and landfill development. This is a simple, common-sense way of ensuring these land uses don’t interfere with each other. The bill is due to be reviewed by the senate, but is in jeopardy in 2020 due to the abbreviated session as a result of COVID-19.
Will you please write a short email asking NH Senators to support HB 1319 during this session? Anyone who enjoys our parks can write in, regardless of where you live.
Please see this page for a sample e-mail and addresses to use.
Thank you for your support of our natural, educational and recreational resources in New Hampshire!