On May 10 at 1 p.m. the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and later, the full New Hampshire Senate, will consider bi-partisan legislation to ensure the natural preservation of our 68 state parks for residents and visitors to enjoy for generations.
HB 177 passed April 9 in the House with support from Republicans and Democrats alike. They realized that working families, visitors and regular folks treasure our NH state parks. Lifelong memories are made at these parks and they are the linchpin of the state’s tourism industry.
State Parks were established for perpetuity by wise folks decades ago who realized that protecting natural places to recreate, walk and enjoy is an instrumental need for people. Our parks are an integral part of our state’s tourism industry, protect groundwater resources and are a haven for wildlife, trees and plants.
That in simple terms is the thrust of HB 177, a bi-partisan bill to set a 2-mile barrier around state parks from landfill developments. A landfill’s odors, waters fouled with the feces of scavenger birds, steady noise, blowing dust and trash from heavy truck traffic would be ruinous for any park.
HB 177 is heavily opposed by some state leaders and lobbyists for the billion- dollar a year solid waste industry. But if enough of us let our state senators know how important protecting parks is to our families and the state’s tourism economy, we can make a difference. After all, these are our state parks!
Please click on the NCABC Action Network link and take a stand today for New Hampshire state parks.
Write a short personalized note or use the sample letter included in the Action Network page. Thank you!