Our family farm, passed down through three generations, sits at the heart of Upshur County, WV. This cherished land is not just our home; it's our legacy. But now, this legacy and our way of life are under threat by the proposed Valley North transmission line project. The path of this project would run 765kV transmission lines perilously close to my home, shattering the peace of our community and posing significant health risks.

My father, who was born and raised here, relies on a pacemaker, making it unsafe for him to be near these overpowering transmission lines. The electromagnetic fields generated by such high-voltage lines pose serious health risks for individuals with pacemakers, making our property, his lifelong home, an unsafe environment.

This project not only endangers human health but also threatens the local ecosystem. The construction and maintenance of such lines would disrupt natural habitats and could lead to the loss of biodiversity, impacting local flora and fauna.

Moreover, this transmission line would cause a significant drop in property values, not just for my family, but for many hard-working residents in our community who have invested their life savings into their homes and lands. The visual blight and noise from the lines will destroy the beautiful, rural landscape we all cherish.

The economic and environmental costs outweigh the benefits of this project, and together we must find alternative solutions that do not compromise our health and heritage. For our community, our families, and our future, it is vital to explore safer, more sustainable options for energy transmission that preserve our homes and environment.

Join us in making your voice heard. Stand with the families of Upshur County and sign this petition to halt the Valley North transmission line project. Our community deserves a solution that respects our land and our lives. Sign now to protect our homes and heritage!