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New River Friends (NRF) is a grassroots coalition of people of the New River Valley in West Virginia.
What is our Objective? To ensure development of a New River Parkway that meets all the following criteria:
 | Protect the rights and interests of all the people of the New River Valley |
| Protect and Preserve the environment of the valley |
| Promote responsible economic development of the New River Valley for the benefit of all the people of the valley and West Virginia. |
Are we against the concept of the New River Parkway? No, but we have great concerns about the Parkway because the stated goal of the National Park Service, a major player in the Parkway, is to remove all people from the "view shed" (view shed means any location can be seen from anywhere on the parkway) whether or not these people are able or willing to go. In addition, the people being displaced are not being compensated for the scenic and physical value of their property, even though the scenic value is why their land is being seized. We are also concerned that the road could be steered to take out additional landowners, unnecessarily. All of this has been done at the expense of the people of the Valley, many of whom simply cannot defend themselves, have had little or no real voice in the process, and whom under this plan will lose their homes and dreams needlessly and without just compensation. See our Facts section for more information.
Who is being affected by this project? Ordinary citizens, retirees, seniors, farmers, and others people who have worked, saved, and invested in their homes and land, and raised families. We're just ordinary Americans struggling to protect our land from a predatory, unjust, and unnecessary takeover.
Are we anti-business, anti-government, anti-environment, or anti-progress? No, in fact many of the people in our group are flag waving people proud to be Americans and West Virginians, protectors of nature in all its beauty. Hinton and the surrounding areas do need economic development.
Are we using scare tactics? No. This is a real fight for our property rights, our homes, our hopes, our dreams, and our livelihoods. This web site is how it is and who we are. The truth can be scary though.
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STATUS REPORT: Last Updated February 2007 |
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After we fought hard for a revised EIS, in April 2004 the Record of Decision was issued by the Parkway Authority. Our position on the Record of Decision is that it is a positive step for the people affected by the project, but THAT WE MUST NOT LET DOWN our guard! Keep in mind that there is much that could be done as the project develops that could still have a severe negative impact on our lives and our future. We must remain vigilant. Current open issues include:
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DON'T LET OUR LITTLE GREEN VALLEY BECOME A BARREN PLAYGROUND FOR TOURISTS AT THE EXPENSE OF THE LOCAL RESIDENTS !
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"If you lead a good life, when you die you'll go to West Virginia" - author unknown. |
Our struggle is not an isolated one. See people all across the country struggling to protect their homes, lives and dreams!
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Last modified: February 18, 2007