Save Backbone Ridge

Step Two: Send a Letter to Your Representatives

One of the oldest forms on influencing the outcomes on things our government decides is letting your representative in government know how you feel! With the advent of email, sending a note is easier than ever. And while you may not get a reply, rest assured that as we fill our representatives inboxes with our message to save Backbone Ridge, the point will come across loud and clear! You may use this sample letter below by copying and pasting it into the various representative contact forms which are linked below. Feel free to customize it with specifics relating to how you would be affected by the development of this property.

Dear ENTER SENATOR/REPRESENTATIVE NAME HERE:

We are asking for your support to protect Backbone Ridge. This 754 acre property is a joint venture between the State of North Carolina, Division of Forest Resources and Pisgah National Forest. This major inholding has 9.6 miles of common boundary with Pisgah Forest. Located just outside of Blowing Rock acquisition of this property will provide recreational access to more than a hundred miles of trails that connect to Grandfather Mountain and Julian Price Park. This project will protect the fabulous waterfalls on Rackett Creek and hundreds of acres of old growth in the Globe Forest.

Please have a look at our website for more details and pictures of Backbone Ridge.

http://savebackboneridge.com/

Thank you for your support.
ENTER YOUR NAME HERE

Contact your congressmen and representatives

• Senator Richard Burr (R- NC) – Most Important to contact
  202-224-3154
  202-228-2981 (fax)
  Send electronic mail
• Senator Kay Hagan (D- NC) – Most Important to contact
  202-224-6342
  202-228-2563 (fax)
  Send electronic mail
• Representative Virginia Foxx (R – 05)
  202-225-2071
  202-225-2995 (fax)
  Send electronic mail
• Representative Patrick McHenry (R – 10)
  202-225-2576
  202-225-0316 (fax)
  Send electronic mail

Call your North Carolina House of Representatives North Carolina General Assembly

• DISTRICT #84 (1): Avery, Caldwell (Part), Mitchell, and Yancey (Part).
  Phillip Frye (Mitchell) (R) / P. O. Box 589, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 / 828-765-4925
• DISTRICT #87 (1): Caldwell (Part).
  Edgar V. Starnes (Caldwell) (R) / 6715 Lakeview Terrace, Hickory, NC 28601 / 828-326-9653
• DISTRICT #93 (1): Ashe and Watauga.
  Cullie M. Tarleton (Watauga) (D) / P. O. Box 1269, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 / 828-295-3353