Breaking News - National Trust for Historic Preservation Comes Out Against Crown Hydro, Issues Statement in Opposition to S.F. 1191 - Mill City Times Exclusive

Just in, The National Trust for Historic Preservation has taken a formal position opposing the Crown Hydro project and asked key members of the Minnesota State Legislature to drop their support of the bills moving through both houses of State government.

In a statement issued within the last hour, Christina Morris, Minnesota Program Officer for the National Trust for Historic Preservation cites several fundemental flaws with the proposed project, and more importantly, the manner in which the developers of the project have tried to circumvent safegaurds for the protection of our cultural heritage.

The statement comes as the Park Board is negotiating under duress the very legislation being opposed.

The Park Board meets to vote on this matter on Wednesday, May 18 at 5:00 PM at Minneapolis Park Board headquarters located at 2117 W. Broadway.  The public is encouraged to attend this pivotal meeting.

View the entire statement... 

Update on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 7:38AM by David Tinjum

Please attend the Minneapolis Park Board meeting May 18 at 5:00 PM to show your support for stopping this ill-conceived project.

Contact your elected officials and ask them to drop their support...