Hi All, Here in Winnipeg, Manitoba Hydro is one of the big players in Public
Open Space. They have allowed and encouraged community gardens to be
established on several of the transmission line Right of Ways. Maybe because
we are out on the prairie they did not have to do a lot of clearing for the
towers and I don't believe that a lot of herbicide, if any was used. I admit
that when I first saw these giant monsters walking across the landscape I said
ohhhh. But once you get out on the greenway and look down, the towers do not
seem to matter. I know that within 100 feet of them there is a measurable
electromagnetic force which is not good. However the community garden is not
within this area. I haven' t noticed any buzzing noises. This right of way
also has retention ponds on it and The frogs are singing too loudly at the
moment. But, no there is no loud buzzing on the greenway. Manitoba Hydro also
funds organizations to plant orchards. But Manitoba is a Crown Corporation and
has a fiducary responsibility to members of the public. I am not sure what the
arrangements are in the U.S. Karen
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Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:34:47 -0400
From: "Mike McGrath" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Community_garden] Not in my back garden!
To: "Amy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
<[email protected]>
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Many people are concerned about the effects of being under those things; and
you'd also have to consider the huge amount of herbicides they've probably
used over the years to keep the right of way clear....
---Mike McG
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From: "Amy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Community_garden] Community Gardens & Powerlines
> There are health risks involved, aren't there?
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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:59 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [Community_garden] Community Gardens & Powerlines
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> Hey all,
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> We have high tension powerlines running through the middle of our
> community.
> Until now the power company has refused any use of the land citing
> insurance. I know this is a front for there are a large number of other
> activities and buildings under the powerlines in other locations in our
> county. We are currently documenting these uses.
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> Additionally, I recently read that the EPA recommends the use of this type
> of land in the US. I am working this angle as well.
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> Now I am seeking to find others that have community gardens located under
> high tension powerlines. Please let me know what was involved in setting
> up
> your gardens under the powerlines.
>
> Thanks in advance for your time and assistance with this.
>
> In Service,
> Michael Witty
> Largo, FL
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:00:43 -0400
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Community_garden] Forewarned is to be forearmed
To: [email protected]
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" You must identify your supporters and capitalize on them. You also must
identify your adversaries and their specific complaints so that you can address
them."
While knowing that these vary from area to area, knowing what organizations
support and oppose community gardens in other areas, would allow others to be a
bit preemptive on their approach. Would you care to share?
In Service,
Michael Witty
CHLNA, Inc.
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