Mainers Call for Fairness in Army Corps Review of CMP Corridor
(WorldNews Environment)

NRCM news release December, 5 2019 (Lewiston, ME) - People from across Maine gathered in Lewiston to express their growing concern over the proposed Central Maine Power (CMP) corridor through Western Maine and call on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a rigorous environmental review for the controversial transmission line, as was done for similar projects in Vermont and New Hampshire. Testimony at the public hearing, which was held only after pressure from Congressman Jared Golden, highlighted the overwhelming opposition faced by the troubled transmission line and focused squarely on the significant harm the massive project would have on the natural environment and recreational...