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American Eagle Habitat Threatened
Energy Project Endangers National Bird
New York Regional Interconnect, Inc. (NYRI) plans to install 200 miles of 400-kilovolt 1200 megawatt DC power-transmission lines from the town of Marcy, NY near Utica, to the town of New Windsor in Orange County to supply power to New York City and Long Island.
73 miles of this line would be constructed along the railroad tracks on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River from Hancock, to Port Jervis, NY. This stretch of the river is the principle breeding ground of the American Bald Eagle.
It is recognized that this river route is the cheapest way to build the proposed power line, but certainly isn't the only way. NYRI has explored other options, including placing the power lines along existing highway rights-of-way. This would be, of course, a more appropriate alternative. It would not disrupt the natural habitat of the Bald Eagle, nor mar the beauty of the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River corridor.
The Upper Delaware Preservation Coalition (UDPC) has retained Attorney Richard J. Lippes in hopes of ending or diverting this project. He is nationally recognized for successful legal advocacy of plaintiffs in high profile and historic environmental and preservation cases, such as Love Canal and Three Mile Island.
The NYRI Power Line Project would turn the river corridor into a construction zone for over 2 years. The noise pollution of dynamite blasting, diesel cranes, and general commotion would displace wildlife, including eagles, perhaps forever. No community would be spared, and the economic damage would be felt for years. The tranquil beauty of pristine rivers would vanish, and so would fishermen, summer tourists and the American eagle.
Even if a few eagles remained, they would most likely perish hitting, or sitting on the finished power lines. Furthermore, it is a known fact that even getting close to electrified lines - especially high-voltage lines - is dangerous and potentially lethal.
The NYRI is a privately owned and privately funded for-profit company. NYRI, which has very big money behind it, is represented by the powerful New York law firm of former mayor Rudy Giuliani.
Although the NYRI Project keeps an office in Albany, N.Y., a Canadian entrepreneur named Richard Muddiman is its president. NYRI investors in this one billion dollar venture remain anonymous. One has to wonder if any of these investors are US citizens. The question must be asked why should foreign businessmen get rich at the expense of our national bird? Why should anyone?
This project was originally proposed by a company called Pegasus in 2003. NYRI purchased the rights from them to run utilities along the rail line of Norfolk & Southern. Pegasus was, curiously, also headed by Canadian Richard A. Muddiman. I believe his nickname is RAM!
The high voltage power lines would be mounted on 130 foot high towers and spaced every 800 feet for 200 miles. It would transform two of the most beautiful rivers in the U.S; the Lackawaxen and the Delaware, into an industrial conduit.
The NYRI Power Line Project would have a devastating impact on not only the scenic beauty of this area, but on the entire eagle population. Eagles are not very tolerant of human activity. Human presence can stress these birds, particularly nesting eaglets and can negatively affect their feeding and roosting habits. Eagle watchers are instructed to be very careful when observing these majestic creatures. Binoculars are used at a safe distance. On an interesting note, a quaint general store in Rowland, Pa. has placed a telescope in front of a window facing the Lackawaxen River. Customers can view an active nest where eagles are raising their young.
This beautiful area is protected by several acts of Congress including, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA), the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, which was amended to protect the Upper Delaware River in 1978. This proposed construction is in direct violation of these acts of congress, but NYRI intends to push ahead with their money making scheme. It is said that they have powerful lobbyists in Washington representing them. It seems that nothing can stop profit privateers from breaking our national laws which are supposed to protect the environment.
Interestingly, the application by NYRI for designation under the new Bush energy bill will be pitting the US Department of Energy and US Department of the Interior National Park Service against one another.
In addition to the UDPC, many other opposition forces have gathered in an attempt to block this destruction of the Upper Delaware and Lackawaxen Rivers. Besides the support of residents and businesses throughout the region, there is also impressive environmental and political backing: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (Pres., The Waterkeeper Alliance), the NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), NY Senators James L. Seward and Raymond A. Meier, US Representative Don Sherwood of Pa., Pa. Representatives Maurice Hinchey and Jerry Birmelin, the National Park Service, Sierra Club, American Canoe Association, Environmental Advocates of N.Y. and many others.
Astonishingly, on May 16, aids at the Washington offices of Senators Arlen Specter and Rick Santorum said that to their knowledge neither Senator had taken a stand on the issue.
The American Bald Eagle is one of the most magnificent creatures on Earth. It should be our responsibility to insure the safety of its habitats and preserve the areas in which it feeds and breeds. The eagle is the symbol of our very freedom, as Americans. We should make sure that future generations can watch them as they soar in the sky.
The Bald Eagle, which was almost extinct twenty-five years ago, has made a triumphant comeback. Will we allow this tragedy to happen again? Threatening the safety of the habitat of the American Bald Eagle is paramount to burning our National Flag. It is unpatriotic and unforgivable! This project should be stopped and stopped at once. If NYRI gets approval on the state level, there will be little chance of stopping them once they reach Washington.
The Upper Delaware Preservation Coalition (UDPC) needs your support. Please help by joining and making a donation online at Click Here or by writing a tax-deductible check to: UDPC, P.O. Box 252, Narrowsburg, N.Y. 12764.
You may also sign online petitions, protesting the NYRI project at:
Click Here
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Check out American Bald Eagle Webcam
http:www.nwf.org
About the Author
Charles Stewart Richey lives and works in a log cabin on the top of a mountain, wedged between the Lackawaxen and Delaware Rivers. Besides being a writer, he is also well known as an actor, musician and published composer of music under the nom d' plume, Jeremy Wind. He is also an ardent naturalist.
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Toledo District (Norfolk Southern) $79.66 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Toledo district is a subdivision of Norfolk Southern Railway (NS). The line goes from Toledo, Ohio to Bellevue, Ohio which is 50 miles. The line ends toward the NS Bellevue yard. This was once the Nickel Plate Road which was absorbed by NS in 1964.The Norfolk Southern Railway (reporting mark NS) is a major Class I railroad in the United States, owned by the Norfolk Southern Corporation. With headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia, the company operates 21,500 route miles in 22 eastern states, the District of Columbia and the province of Ontario, Canada. The most common commodity hauled on the railroad is coal from mines in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The railroad also offers an extensive intermodal network in eastern North America. The current system was formed in 1982 with the creation of the Norfolk Southern Corporation, a holding company, and on December 31, 1990, the Southern Railway was renamed Norfolk Southern Railway, and control of the Norfolk and Western Railway was transferred from the holding company to the Norfolk Southern Railway. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 108 Publication Date: 2010/09/06 Language: English Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.26 inches |
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Coffee Norfolk southern Mug by CafePress $15 The perfect size for your favorite morning beverage or late night brew. Large, easy-grip handle. Treat yourself or give as a gift to someone special. Measures 3.75 tall, 3 diameterDishwasher and microwave safe Norfolk southern Mug The perfect size for your favorite morning beverage or late night brew. Large, easy-grip handle. Treat yourself or give as a gift to someone special. Measures 3.75 tall, 3 diameter. Dishwasher and microwave safe. |
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S P Whistle Stop 61112 Norfolk Southern 5815 Thoroughbred $87.48 Norfolk Southern 5815 Thoroughbred. With these easytouse and affordable locomotives you can digitally control speed lighting and direction. Compatible with all NMRAcompliant DCC systems. |
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Norfolk Southern Thoroughbred Railroad Gym Bag by CafePress $17 Sport your Norfolk Southern pride with these new exclusive Thoroughbred of Transportation items from Sardonic's Shirt Shack Any of these items would make great gifts for your fellow NS employee Railroad Gym Bag Headed to the club for a work out? No sweat. Our Nylon Gym Bag from American Apparel is the perfect way to transport those damp gym clothes back home. Made with a water-resistant Nylon Pack Cloth construction, it's made for the rigorous demands of an athl |
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Norfolk Southern Thoroughbred Railroad Hoodie dark by CafePress $45 Sport your Norfolk Southern pride with these new exclusive Thoroughbred of Transportation items from Sardonic's Shirt Shack Any of these items would make great gifts for your fellow NS employee Railroad Hoodie dark Stay warm on the inside. Look oh-so-cool on the outside. Don this comfortable fleece sweatshirt for that dress-down BBQ -- or your next dress-to-impress trip to the mall.10 oz. fleece blend 90% cotton/10% polyester. Fleece-lined hoo |
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Norfolk Southern Thoroughbred Railroad Sweatshirt dark by CafePress $39.5 Sport your Norfolk Southern pride with these new exclusive Thoroughbred of Transportation items from Sardonic's Shirt Shack Any of these items would make great gifts for your fellow NS employee Railroad Sweatshirt dark Tee, TShirt, Shirt Comfort? Without sacrificing style? No sweat. This soft-fleece sweatshirt from Hanes looks great, wears well, and keeps you cozy-warm. 10 oz. fleece blend 90% cotton/10% polyester. Double-needle coverseaming along neck, armholes wai |
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Southern Marsh Orchid and Birds Foot Trefoil Growing on Coastal Dune Slacks, Norfolk, UK $19.99 Gary Smith Southern Marsh Orchid and Birds Foot Trefoil Growing on Coastal Dune Slacks, Norfolk, UK - Premium Poster |
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Bachmann Williams BAC61241 Ho Emd Gp50 Norfolk Southern $53.3 HO Scale EMD GP50 with the Norfolk Southern roadname and with 8wheel drive. Black locomotive has the NS logo and Norfolk Southern painted in white on the sides. White 6551 painted just below the two cabin side windows. Horse logo painted on the very front of train. Four large circular vents on the roof for ventilation. Silver train whistles at the front of roof bunched together. Compatible with all HO scale train equipment. Engraved panel lines on the sides resemble door panels. Exterior of locomotive has surrounding handrails for safety. Drive wheel traction tires geared drive wheels. EZ Mate couplers included. Working light. Instruction sheet. Includes: tips troubleshooting guide and pictorial references. Lifetime limited warranty on all Bachmann locomotives. Packaged in styrofoam for safety. Scale: HO 1/87. Length: 8 (20.4cm). Width: 11/2 (3.5cm). Height: 21/4 (5.7cm). |
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Norfolk Southern Thoroughbred Railroad Dark T-Shirt by CafePress $26 Sport your Norfolk Southern pride with these new exclusive Thoroughbred of Transportation items from Sardonic's Shirt Shack Any of these items would make great gifts for your fellow NS employee Railroad Dark T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Don't waste time deciding on which shirt to put on each morning. This dark shirt t-shirt will never go out of style and hides stains better too. This high-quality t-shirt is pre-shrunk and 100% cotton, which makes it both comfortable and durable. |
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Bachmann Williams BAC18642 Ho Norfolk Southern Ore Car $28.93 This is an HO Scale Norfolk and Western Ore Car (#21990) from Bachmann s Premium Silver Series. Fully assembled and ready to run. Compatible with any HO scale model railroad equipment. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. BarberBettendorf friction bearing trucks. Added weight for optimum tracking. Celcon trucks. Detailed underframe. The fine moldings reveal accurate detail. Black plastic body. Quality print: Norfolk and Western N and W and road number N and W 21990 in white on each side. Includes: One HO Scale Ore Car (Norfolk and Western). Scale: HO 1/87. Length: 31/2 (8.9cm). Width: 11/4 (3.2cm). Height: 11/2 (3.8cm) |
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Bachmann Williams BAC18743 Ho Norfolk Southern 3 Bay Hopper $32.08 This Norfolk and Southern Bethlehem Steel 100Ton 3Bay Hopper (#144927) is a Premium HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers. Realistically detailed Barber 100 ton roller bearing trucks molded in black Celcon material. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Exterior braces complete with rivet detail. Detailed brake cylinder and air reservoir. Delicately molded brakewheel. Removable coal load. Three bays with moldedin outlet gates. Accurately molded plastic body shell prototypically painted black with crisp white print: NS 144927 logo H49 data. Added steel weight for optimum tracking. Includes: One 3Bay Hopper. Scale: HO 1:87. Length: 63/8 (161mm). Width: 13/8 (34mm). Height: 13/4 (44mm) |
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Bachmann Williams BAC61292 N Emd Gp50 Norfolk Southern $48.75 This is an N Scale Norfolk Western (6504) EMD GP50 Diesel Locomotive from Bachmann for experienced collectors ages 8 and over. Narrow diesel locomotive is solid black Compatible with all N scale equipment Sides contain walking aisles with protective black railing Engraved side paneling reveals doorlike structures Roof top has a black horn plus three circular fan vents Working headlights and metal drive wheels Diecast chassis and couplers on each end of diesel Lifetime limited warranty Instructional sheet with tips a troubleshooting guide and pictorial part references. One N Scale Norfolk Western (6504) EMD GP50 Diesel Locomotive. Scale: N 1/160. Length: 41/2 (114.3mm). Width: 3/4 (19.05mm). Height: 11/4 (31.75mm). |
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Ready Made Trains RMTCAB471 Caboose Norfolk Southern $43.77 Compatible with most other brands of electric trains, this O Gauge caboose is perfect for use on all O and O-27, 3-Rail model train layouts. The caboose features operating interior light and marker lights, die cast trucks, operating die cast knuckle couplers, conductor figure, metal ladder and realistic painting and lettering. Manufactured by Aristo Craft- Ready Made Toys Div. For Ages 14 and up. |
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Norfolk Southern Railroad Kids Baseball Jersey by CafePress $20 Our 100% cotton Baseball Jersey is a sporty hit with boys and girls whether yoursquo;re in the game or just looking the part in great run-around casual-wear. Choose red, blue or black sleeves.6.1 oz. 100% heavyweight cottonStandard fit |
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Norfolk Tides $29 Norfolk Tides |
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Acoustic At The Norfolk $11.49 Acoustic At The Norfolk |
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Norfolk Bred $13.79 Norfolk Bred |
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Norfolk Coast $10.49 Norfolk Coast |
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Southern Railway (U.S.) $68.51 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The Southern Railway (reporting mark SOU) is a former United States railroad. It was the product of nearly 150 predecessor lines that were combined, reorganized and recombined beginning in the 1830s, formally becoming the Southern Railway in 1894. It was placed under control of the Norfolk Southern Corporation, along with the Norfolk and Western Railway (NW), in 1982, and was renamed Norfolk Southern Railway in 1990. (The NW continued to exist as a subsidiary until 1998.) Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 88 Publication Date: 2010/07/04 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.21 inches |
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Norfolk Broads $129.99 Norfolk Broads - Wall Tapestry |
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Norfolk Fishery $24.99 Norfolk Fishery - Photographic Print |
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S P Whistle Stop 18741 SS 3Bay 100 Ton Hopper Norfolk Southern HO $34.43 This 3Bay 100 Ton Hopper Car (Norfolk and Southern #144913) is ReadytoRoll on your HO Scale layout from Bachmann s Silver Series. Weighted and ready to roll on your HO scale layout. Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate knuckle couplers. Authentically molded Barber 100 ton roller bearing trucks in black Celcon material. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Realistically molded brakewheel with chain detail on car body. Detailed brake cylinder and air reservoir. Exterior braced hopper with rivet detail. Realistically molded removable coal load. Three bays with realistically molded outlet gates. Moldedin ladders stirrup steps grab irons. Accurately molded plastic body painted black with white lettering NS emblem NS 144913 data. One 3Bay 100 Ton Hopper (NS). Length: 61/4 (15.8cm). Width: 13/8 (3.5cm). Height: 13/4 (4.4cm. |
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Companies Operating Former Norfolk and Western Railway Lines : Norfolk Southern Railway, Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway, Commonwealth Railway $7.86 No Synopsis Available |
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Atlas Model ATM20000600 Ho 20,700 Tank Car Norfolk Southern $33.56 The Atlas model of the 20,700 gallon tank car was introduced in the mid-Sixties by General American Transportation Corporation, more commonly known simply as GATX. The design is a general-purpose, non-insulated, non-pressure tank car. The Atlas model recreates two major saddle variations (Type 10 and Type 20) and two top platform variations (one- and two-piece). The more common products carried in this tank car were tallow, animal fat, fuel oil, diesel fuel, vegetable oil, soybean oil, fertilizers, lubricating oil, waste oil, and glycol. Detailed five section non-insulated body. Two saddle variations (Type 10 or 20). Detailed top platform with two options (one- or two-piece). With A-end pipe stubs (where applicable). See-through end walks. Detailed brake gear and pipes. Bottom outlet. Safety vent. Manway. Control housing. Stuffing box. Safety rails. McHenry double shelf couplers. Correct lettering to prototype cars. |
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Norfolk Southern Corp. : International Competitive Benchmarks and Financial Gap Analysis $204.75 No Synopsis Available |
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