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March 10, 2006
Action Alert: Great Smoky Mountain National Park Threatened
National Park Service extends comment period to April 7, 2006.
The National Park Service is currently accepting written comments postmarked through April 7, 2006 relating to the proposed North Shore Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
There are five final study alternatives that are being considered. American Hiking Society along with many of our affiliate organizations supports the $52 Million cash settlement with Swain County, North Carolina. This option includes no new road construction in the park. Letters postmarked by April 7, 2006 can be sent to the National Park Service at the following address;
North Shore Road Project
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
P.O. Box 30185 Raleigh , NC 27622
E-mail Comments by April 7, 2006 to the National Park Service at:
North Shore Road Project
Here are some additional links for more information about this project:
American Hiking Society
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Benton MacKaye Trail Association
Carolina Mountain Club (PDF)
National Park Service North Shore Road Website
Thank you for taking the time to protect your National Park.
Conservation | By Jeffrey Hunter | 06:12 PM
