Concerned Citizens Against Proposed New River Water Intake Project

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    NC Sen. Goss, NC Rep. Tarleton, Ashe County Board of Commissioners and Planning Board, Watauga County Board of Commissioners, Boone Mayor, Town Council and Manager, US Rep. Foxx, US Senators Burr and Hagan, USDA Rural Development Office and NC Governor P
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    members of the New River Stewardship Committee
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We, the undersigned, are opposed to the Town of Boone's proposed 4.0 million gallons/day raw water intake facility that would withdraw water from the New River in Todd near the Watauga-Ashe County line. We are concerned about the environmental consequences and cultural impact to the historic New River, a designated American Heritage River.