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photo: NC DOT
Exciting news!
Stop I-3 has broadened its mission.
As well as keeping up public momentum to stop I-3, we are
monitoring “Corridor K," which
could destroy the beautiful Ocoee Gorge in Tennessee, as
well as the recently resurrected Northern Arc in north metro
Atlanta. We believe that the transportation needs of our
communities can be met without destroying our environment
and the unique
qualities of our region.
This photograph shows the destruction that highway construction
can produce in the Southern Appalachian mountains. This
is the recently completed Scenic Byway portion of I-26
at Buckner Gap north of Asheville, NC.
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| About Stop I-3 Coalition... |
Mission
The mission of the STOP I-3 Coalition is to preserve and protect the unique heritage and environment of Southern Appalachia and nearby Piedmont communities by promoting sustainable transportation practices.
Vision
The Stop I-3 Coalition's vision for Southern Appalachia and nearby Piedmont communities is one that preserves local scenic beauty and sense of place, enhances prosperity and protects environmental, historical, and cultural resources for this and future generations. |
Who we are
The STOP I-3 Coalition is a grassroots nonprofit organization composed of individuals, local civic groups, regional and national conservation groups. We welcome all individuals to join us and groups to become supporting organizations.
What we do
We are committed to researching and sharing information through our website, newsletters and action alerts. We also sponsor activities and gatherings which increase support for our Coalition and thus increase our effectiveness in advocating for sustainable transportation practices |
Current Goals
- The Stop I-3 Coalition prevents construction of Interstate 3 or any similar, destructive highway in Southern Appalachia or nearby Piedmont communities.
- The STOP I-3 Coalition educates the public about the unique heritage of Southern Appalachia and the special nature of its environment.
- The STOP I-3 Coalition seeks to effect sound transportation policies at local, state and federal level
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(photos by Larry Winslett)
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"We want
to preserve the mountains, the forests, the streams,
the lakes... Not just for those of us who are lucky enough
to live here, but for everyone who ever visits them.
They are a precious resource, and deserve to be protected
from those who would build highways - particularly highways
we neither want nor need. Maybe other parts of Interstate
3 make sense; I don't know. But it makes no sense to
put another interstate through the Southern Appalachians.
We live here to be off the beaten path - we don't want
the pollution, the congestion, or the destruction an
interstate would bring. We all deserve better."
—Janet G. McCallen, Hiawassee,
Georgia
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