PIPELINE DANGERS
The dangers of fire, disruption to water supply, property damage, and loss of life are very real. Leaks and explosions are not uncommon. We have statistics on thousands of accidents, hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries and billions in property damage. During construction, Dominion says they will push aside trees and burn them, thus increasing our fire hazard. Rural volunteer fire departments would be ill-equipped to handle this situation. They also say they would dynamite steep banks to a "manageable level". Blasting could cause unpredictable diversion of underground waterways, causing loss of springs and wells and disruption of flows into larger rivers. They would also need to drill under or build over countless creeks, streams and rivers thus causing silting and clogging. In the future, as the pipeline ages and the population grows, the possibility of a rupture and explosion of the line increases the same concerns, including the potencial loss of life.

CLEAN WATER SUPPLY
14 of the 18 affected counties are right at the top of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here, no water flows in but abundant water flows out through 22 distinct watersheds feeding thousands of rivers to cover a vast area of water supply. Our waters are considered highest by EPA standards. THIS LIFE-GIVING RESOURCE IS IRREPLACEABLE.

LAND RIGHTS
If approved, Dominion would be allowed to claim eminent domain and cause our properties to be "condemned". We would be forced to sell part of our property for Dominion's profits, leaving the rest devalued.

NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE BLUE RIDGE
We have breathtaking views of incredible beauty. We have abundant wildlife and natural resources, star-filled skies and relative peace and quiet. People come from all over to enjoy the special beauty of this area, which most be protected or it will be lost.

LIFESTYLES AND ECONOMICS
Our way of life which is intricately entwined with our habitat is being threatened. Here we are farmers and small business people, artists and carpenters and others who depend on our local resources for survival. Also; tourism, including hunting fishing and other outdoor recreation, is our most promising enterprise for now and for the future.

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