One of the many stunning mountain views in Gros Morne Park. One of Canada's most scenic National Parks, Gros Morne is Western Newfoundland's biggest tourist attraction, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Save our National Park

Target:

Hon. Jim Prentice, Minister Responsible for Parks Canada

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One of Canada's most scenic National Parks, Gros Morne is a natural wonder. Its pristine environment and geological significance has earned it a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. The Park is also the economic mainstay for a number of small communities in Western Newfoundland, as it attracts tens of thousands of tourists, adventurers, photographers, artists, actors, musicians, scientists, and curiosity-seekers from around the world.

The provincial government wants to replace many of the stunning scenic vistas with a gigantic hydroelectric transmission line that will cut a large swath through the Park. In the name of 'economic progress' for communities hundreds of miles away, Labrador will see its largest river dammed yet again, and Western Newfoundland its most important tourist attraction permanently scarred. Yet the 'precious' hydroelectric power won't serve any of the residents affected by this ill-conceived and inefficient power project.

You can help save Gros Morne by signing this petition, and telling Canada's Minister of the Environment to stand firm against this proposed development, and uphold the mandate of Parks Canada, which is to: "...protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage, and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure the ecological and commemorative integrity of these places for present and future generations."

We the undersigned respectfully request that you uphold the commitments of the Parks Canada Charter, for which you are the Minister responsible, by protecting, as a first priority, the natural and cultural heritage of Gros Morne National Park and ensuring it remains healthy and whole.

The Park's many friends, visitors and residents alike urge you to take all necessary actions and exercise all statutory and regulatory authority to prevent this proposed hydroelectric transmission line, thereby preserving Gros Morne's beauty, its international reputation, and its cultural and economic importance for generations to come.

We trust that you will live up to the Parks Canada mandate, consider our UNESCO obligations, and respect the wishes of local residents.

Say 'no' to an ill-conceived transmission line through OUR National Park.

Thank you for your consideration,

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# 149:

7:04 am PDT, Aug 15, Name not displayed, Canada
I live in the middle of Gros Morne and the last thing I want to see is huge hydro towers spoiling my view; especially on a sunny morning when I'm having my morning coffee and looking at Gros Morne mountain.

Resident

# 148:

3:35 am PDT, Aug 9, Maren Heinig, Australia

# 147:

7:17 am PDT, Aug 4, Nancy Manovich Allen, Virginia

# 146:

8:40 am PDT, Aug 2, David Homrok, Connecticut
Visitor

# 145:

5:05 am PDT, Aug 1, Paula Penney, Canada
I can't really say I have one favorite spot in Gros Morne, the natural pristine beauty. I have been in Gros Morne visiting my Aunt and Uncle when I was a child. I went back with my Husband and son this July. I have to say I was overwhelmed with the untouched beauty of the park. We stayed in Rocky Harbor, hiked, learned loads at the discovery centre, the marine station, Western Brook Pond tour was spectacular! Please consider the future when making decisions that impact the entire planet.

# 144:

12:45 pm PDT, Jul 30, Irene Mathyssen, Canada

# 143:

3:04 pm PDT, Jul 29, DEAN CRITCH, Canada

# 142:

6:00 pm PDT, Jul 25, Barbara Maclellan, Canada
The park is a true heritage. Please do not spoil it. Visitor Barb

# 141:

12:26 pm PDT, Jul 24, Maria MacEachern, Canada
Gros Morne is the most beautiful and vast area I have ever had the priviledge of visiting. While there I was shocked at its pristine beauty and it is one of the world's finest natural wonders and it would be a total shame to let any part of it destroyed especially to make a corridor for power lines. I never thought I would see the day that a Newfoundland premier would actually even consider this to happen. shocking.

I live in Nova Scotia

# 140:

6:41 am PDT, Jul 24, Andrea MacEachern, Canada
I love everything about the park. Every corner is so diverse and unique in it's own way.

I visited Gros Morne National Park for the second time last week and fell in love with the area. I will be retuning again for sure! This area needs to be preserved for the future and left untouched for future generations to enjoy!

# 139:

1:26 pm PDT, Jul 21, Sarah Messervey, Canada

# 138:

6:38 pm PDT, Jul 20, Beverley Skanes, Canada

# 137:

10:47 am PDT, Jul 19, Jean Skanes, Canada
Very difficult to choose just one spot, as the whole area is breathtakingly beautiful. I have enjoyed the Park for many years and would like to think that people in the years to come will have the same opportunity. Please do not allow this power project to be built inside Gros Morne Park.

A visitor to the park

# 136:

3:15 pm PDT, Jul 17, Shawn Lewis, Canada

# 135:

1:52 am PDT, Jul 17, Katherine Skanes, Canada
I love it all especially Gros Morne mountain. It has the best view of more of the park.

I live in Corner Brook and I drive through the park on a regular basis enjoying its beauty.

# 134:

5:13 pm PDT, Jul 16, Name not displayed, Canada

# 133:

7:05 am PDT, Jul 16, Cheryl Mullett, Canada
Shallow Bay Beach, Green Gardens and Western Brook Pond

I live in St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador and I regularly visit the park.

# 132:

6:46 am PDT, Jul 16, Denise Mullett, Indonesia
The fantastic hikes are my favourite thing to do in Gros Morne; my two favourites are Gros Morne mountain itself and Green Gardens.

Visitor

# 131:

11:14 am PDT, Jul 14, Barbara Kemeny, Canada

# 130:

7:03 pm PDT, Jul 13, Jessica Abra, Canada

# 129:

10:25 am PDT, Jul 13, Kristine Robinson, Canada

# 128:

6:20 am PDT, Jul 13, Name not displayed, Canada
I have had the pleasure of visiting Gros Morne National Park with my family and found it to be one of the most beautiful parks in our country. It's hills, forests, streams and gorges are absolutely specatacular. In a day in age when so much of the natural beauty of our wonderful country is being usurped, I would plead that the wonder heritage be left untouched.

# 127:

3:51 am PDT, Jul 13, Kerstin Martin, Canada

# 126:

2:26 pm PDT, Jul 12, Heather Keffer, Canada
How can we think of messing with such a treasure?

# 125:

11:19 am PDT, Jul 12, Rebecca Wilson, Canada

# 124:

7:27 pm PDT, Jul 11, David McLennon, Canada
I love the hiking trails throughout the park unspoiled by scars of transmission lines

Our family has challets in the Bonne Bay area. I will eventually be a resident of NL and will vote for party that saves the park from desecration.

# 123:

6:45 pm PDT, Jul 11, Alexandre Bilodeau, Canada

# 122:

2:07 pm PDT, Jul 11, Sharen Connelly, Canada

# 121:

9:06 am PDT, Jul 11, Alexa Ertmer, Canada
Don't destroy the treasures of nature Canada and especially NL have to offer. In times where such treasures are more and more disappearing due to industrialization and the growing poplulation, beautiful places like this should be preserved as much as possible and not destroyed.

# 120:

8:38 am PDT, Jul 11, Wendy Haaf, Canada
No.

# 119:

8:09 am PDT, Jul 11, Kathi Wilson, Canada
Gros Morne is undeniably one of the most beautiful places in Canada, a unique and invaluable resource. My favourite place in the park is Site 43, Trout River Campground,where I have just spent a week. To desecrate this UNESCO site would be an unspeakable horror.

I have, with my husband, visited Gros Morne 4 times, hiked many of its trails, including the James Callaghan climb to the mountain itself. I want it to be there always!

# 118:

8:05 pm PDT, Jul 10, John Howe, Thailand

# 117:

6:00 pm PDT, Jul 10, Amanda Snow, Canada
Former resident. Grew up in Rocky Harbour.

# 116:

3:29 pm PDT, Jul 10, Monica Salazar, Puerto Rico

# 115:

7:08 pm PDT, Jul 9, Charmene Payne, Canada
Western Brook, Gros Morne Mountain, Table lands, etc to name a few. But I love everything about Gros Morne National Park. Whats not to love, it is breathe taking and the most beautiful place in the world. I am proud to call it "Home" ..How can we in the name of "economic progress" take away the beauty of nature and replace it with something non-benifical to the residents of Newfoundland. I think someone needs to seriously re-think the whole concept and whether we wish to negatively impact such a beautiful National Park in the name of economic gain and progress. Is it worth it and at what cost????

I was born and raised in Norris Point Newfoundland. It is my home and it would be a devastation to many who live there not to mention those who travel from far away to view such a natural beauty - why change that? At what cost and is it really worth the "economic progress" so to speak?

# 114:

6:19 pm PDT, Jul 9, Kelly Payne, Canada
I grew up in Rocky Harbour and now live in Corner Brook.

# 113:

5:52 pm PDT, Jul 9, Roxanne Cullihall, Canada
I have to say that driving down over southeast hill towards Rocky Harbour is one of many favorite spots for me. I just love tipping the hill and seeing the mist from the falls and the hills beyond. It's beautiful in every season.

I am originally from Rocky Harbour, now living in Pasadena.

# 112:

1:32 pm PDT, Jul 9, Busson Lionel, France
All the Northen Penensula is absolutly wonderful and can compete with our most beautiful spots of France

I was permanent resident for 4 years .. I am now just visiting Newfoundland as much as I can. (specialy Gros Morne...and my mother in law ;) )

# 111:

11:55 am PDT, Jul 9, Louise Ménard, Canada
I visited the park once and it's true that it is beautiful, breathtaking... The electric line have not to be in that beauty.

Yes I visited in 2005

# 110:

7:12 am PDT, Jul 9, Mary McKim, Canada
The Tablelands are magical, mystical and magnificent. I've climbed them many times. Just to know they are there gives me strength and groundedness.

Visit from St. John's

# 109:

6:54 am PDT, Jul 9, Celine Doucet, Canada

# 108:

2:46 am PDT, Jul 9, Genevieve Lehr, Canada

# 107:

7:36 pm PDT, Jul 8, Nicolas St-Laurent, Canada
N'avons-nous pas déjà suffisament gâché de lieux ainsi ? Un peu de bon sens SVP. C'est notre patrimoine. Haven't we trash enough beautiful places ? Please use your common sens. It our heritage.

# 106:

6:13 pm PDT, Jul 8, Ralph Higgins, Canada

# 105:

4:49 pm PDT, Jul 8, Cindy Kelly, Canada
It would be a shame to ruin this natural beauty!

Visitor to Gros Morne

# 104:

2:31 pm PDT, Jul 8, Marilyn Sveinson, Canada

# 103:

1:45 pm PDT, Jul 8, Name not displayed, Canada

# 102:

1:43 pm PDT, Jul 8, William Rose, Canada
My family and I have been visiting Gros Morne for many years. It has a natural mystical beauty which should not be marred.

visitor

# 101:

11:26 am PDT, Jul 8, Linda Penney, Canada
I grew up in NL and visted my relatives on the Northern Peninsula every chance I could.Always to spend some time winter or summer in one of the most beautiful places on earth - Gros Morne. I've hiked to the top and was rewarded with many a glimpse of the wildlife that abounds.I encourage friends to visit the park as they are touring NL. I can't help but think this transmission line will jeopardize wildlife and ecological environment.Our government should rethink thisproposed developement.

Former Newfoundlander / visitor

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