The Governor and Congressional Delegation Should See the Carter Preserve

The Federal Railroad Administration’s new rail line proposal known as the “Old Saybrook to Kenyon Bypass” would bisect The Nature Conservancy’s 1,112 acre Carter Preserve and leave half of its land trapped between the existing and new rail lines. We can’t understand even contemplating such a thing. We challenge our Governor, the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation, and/or their staff to take a hike in the Carter Preserve and see for themselves what they are proposing to destroy. (Photos by Cliff Vanover)

Approximate location of proposed new high speed tracks through Carter Preserve in red. Existing tracks to remain for freight and other trains in black. Map by TNC, but rail tracks added by C. Vanover.
Approximate location of proposed new high speed tracks through Carter Preserve in red. Existing tracks to remain for freight and other trains in black. Map by TNC, but rail tracks added by C. Vanover.
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