American Statement Opposing Further Churchill Falls Development
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We, the undersigned, stand in solidarity with the Innu people
of Québec and Labrador (Nitassinan) who oppose further
construction on the Churchill River without their consent.

We further state that we, as concerned citizens and organizations,
will oppose the import and distribution of power from the
Lower Churchill, and refuse the purchase of electricity from
this and other environmentally and socially irresponsible
developments.

We, the intended customers for the power generated from the
Lower Churchill development, shall oppose all bond issues and
purchase contracts needed to finance this destructive project.

Signed:

Friends of Nitassinan, Burlington, Vermont
James Bay and Northern Waters Network, New York State
Friends of the Earth, USA contact: Brian Dunkiel
Sierra Club, Atlantic Chapter, New York
Delaware-Otsego Audubon Chapter, New York
Solidarity Committee of the Capitol District, New York
PROTECT, New York
MUASK Support Committee, New York City
Center for Vision and Policy, Portland, Maine
Peace Action, Maine
Physicians for Social Responsibility, Maine
Renewable Energy Assistance Project, Pam Prodan, director
New Hampshire Greens
Wild Earth, Vermont
Vermont Consumers' Coalition for Energy Responsibility
Native Forest Network, Eastern North America, Vermont
Peace and Justice Center, Vermont
Socially Responsible Committee, Unitarian Universalist Church, Vermont
Sierra CLub, Vermont Chapter
Citizens' Environmental Coalition (New York State)


Contact:  John Clark, Friends of Nitassinan
          802-425-3820

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