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You can help protect Bernheim

Join the 9,316 people who have signed the petition

Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E) requested an easement from Bernheim for the proposed Bullitt County Natural Gas Pipeline. The tracts known as the Cedar Grove Wildlife Corridor are subject to a conservation easement and deed restrictions prohibiting destruction of forests, streams and springs, and prohibiting the transfer of property by Bernheim for non-conservation purposes or the granting of easements for non-conservation purposes including natural gas pipelines. Alternative routes exist that would not destroy conservation lands.

Megan Parks

Katie Marcsik

It’s a beautiful place and would be missed by many Kentuckians and this pipeline would disrupt the land, the water, and the animals who depend on the land.

kaylyn Hoffman

I think that Bernheim should not be closed because Bernheim is a very fun place to visit on school field trips or just to get some fresh air. Bernheim will also be much funner than a sewage power plant or whatever they are trying to turn it into. I think that Bernheim is really cool with all the giants you can see and the fresh air. Also, Bernheim, has a lot of amazing things to see. Kaylyn--age 7

MaRanda Green

Bernheim is better than lg&e

Aidan Mahoney

Sign the Petition to Protect the Cedar Grove Wildlife Corridor

Petition to demand an environmental impact study on the LG&E pipeline project.

By signing this petition, I call on the Louisville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office in Frankfort, Ky., to require LG&E to obtain an individual permit with a full environmental assessment. I support the protection of the Bernheim Forest and am opposed to any development (pipeline, road construction) on these valuable conservation lands which are vital to countless plant and wildlife species, and to humankind providing clean air and clean water to the Greater Louisville Region.

Thank you for signing the petition

Here are proposed phone script to appropriate decision makers and stakeholders. Simply dial the number and read the proposed script and certainly add any additional comments you might want to make.

Thank you for supporting Bernheim.

Please click below to call:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish & Wildlife & KY Division of Water
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
David Baldridge
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Branch Chief, Regulatory Division
(502) 315-6675

Michael Ricketts
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Chief, Regulatory Division
(502) 315-6188

KY Division of Water
Peter Goodman
KY Division of Water
Director
502-782-6956

Carey Johnson
KY Division of Water
Assistant Director
502-782-6990

Kentucky Field Station of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(502) 695-0468

Recommended Script:

Hello, my name is [ NAME ]. I’m opposed to the construction of the LG&E natural gas pipeline through Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. The proposed pipeline threatens protected conservation land.

The route of the proposed pipeline cuts directly through an area that is home to federally endangered Indiana bats, northern long-eared bats, Kentucky glade cress, bluff vertigo snail, and the recently discovered hidden spring snail.

This project will negatively impact cave systems, springs, streams, mature forests, knobs, and rock outcroppings on which these species depend. As such, LG&E needs to conduct a thorough terrestrial and aquatic biological assessment along the chosen route. I ask that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, KY Fish & Wildlife and KY Division of Water require LG&E to obtain an individual permit with a full environmental assessment.

I stand with large forests, abundant wildlife, clean streams, clean air, wild places, kids in nature, vibrant rural communities, and Bernheim Forest.

Thank you for listening!

LG&E & Kentucky Public Service Commission
LG&E
Cheryl Bruner
Director
LG&E and KU Energy
(502) 627-3945

KY Public Service Commission
Michael J. Schmitt
Chairman
(502) 564-3940

Robert Cicero
Vice-Chairman
(502) 564-3940

Talia Mathews
Commissioner
(502) 564-3940

Recommended Script:

Hello, my name is [ NAME ]. I am opposed to the construction of the LG&E natural gas pipeline through Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. The proposed pipeline threatens protected conservation land.

The route of the proposed pipeline cuts directly through an area that is home to federally endangered Indiana bats, northern long-eared bats, Kentucky glade cress, bluff vertigo snail, and the recently discovered hidden spring snail. This project will negatively impact cave systems, springs, streams, mature forests, knobs, and rock outcroppings on which these species depend.

As such, LG&E needs to conduct a thorough terrestrial and aquatic biological assessment along the chosen route. LG&E must obtain an individual permit with a full environmental assessment.

I stand with large forests, abundant wildlife, clean streams, clean air, wild places, kids in nature, vibrant rural communities, and Bernheim Forest.

Thank you for listening!

Here are proposed letters addressed to appropriate decision makers and stakeholders. Simply copy and paste, add any additional comments you might want to make and your signature.

Thank you for supporting Bernheim.

Please click below to send a letter:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers & U.S. Fish & Wildlife
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
David Baldridge
Branch Chief, Regulatory Division
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
PO Box 59, Rm 7
Attn: CELRL-RDS
Louisville, KY 40201-0059

Michael Ricketts
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Chief, Regulatory Division
P.O. Box 59, Rm 752
Attn: CELRL-RD
Louisville, KY 40201

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services
330 West Broadway, Suite 265
Frankfort, KY 40601

Recommended Script:

I am opposed to the construction of the LG&E natural gas pipeline through Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. The proposed pipeline threatens protected conservation land.

The route of the proposed pipeline cuts directly through an area that is home to federally endangered Indiana bats, northern long-eared bats, Kentucky glade cress, bluff vertigo snail, and the recently discovered hidden spring snail.

This project will negatively impact cave systems, springs, streams, mature forests, knobs, and rock outcroppings on which these species depend. As such, LG&E needs to conduct a thorough terrestrial and aquatic biological assessment along the chosen route. I ask that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and KY Fish & Wildlife require LG&E to obtain an individual permit with a full environmental assessment.

I stand with large forests, abundant wildlife, clean streams, clean air, wild places, kids in nature, vibrant rural communities, and Bernheim Forest.

Thank you!

[NAME]

LG&E & Kentucky Public Service Commission
LG&E
Cheryl Bruner
Director
LG&E and KU Energy
Operating Services & Corporate Security
820 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202

Paul Thompson
Chairman, CEO, President
LG&E and KU Energy
820 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202

PPL (LG&E Parent Company)
William H. Spence
CEO
PPL Electric Utilities
827 Hausman Road
Allentown, PA 18104

Phoebe Wood
PPL Board Member
Companies Wood Properties, LLC
1045 Alta Vista Road
Louisville, KY 40205

KY Public Service Commission
Michael J. Schmitt
Kentucky Public Service Commission
PO Box 615
211 Sower Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40602-0615

Robert Cicero
Kentucky Public Service Commission
PO Box 615
211 Sower Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40602-0615

Talia Mathews
Kentucky Public Service Commission
PO Box 615
211 Sower Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40602-0615

Recommended Script:

Dear [NAME],

I am opposed to the seizure of Bernheim land for the construction of the LG&E natural gas pipeline through Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. Bernheim protects endangered species, provides clean air, water, scenic beauty and brings joy to hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The pipeline threatens this pristine and protected conservation land. I urge you choose another route!

Bernheim is a community asset, not just because of conservation work, but also due to the health and economic benefits it provides. The beauty of a peaceful environment like Bernheim attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the region each year. Everyone in the community benefits from the beauty and the clean air and water, and tourism that Bernheim provides. In a growing economy like Bullitt County, Bernheim is a powerful resource for talent attraction and retention.

The proposed pipeline cuts directly through an area that is home to federally endangered Indiana bats, northern long-eared bats, Kentucky glade cress, bluff vertigo snail, and the recently discovered hidden spring snail. This project will destroy conservation land that includes cave systems, springs, streams, mature forests, knobs, and rock outcroppings on which these species depend.

I stand with large forests, abundant wildlife, clean streams, clean air, wild places, kids in nature, vibrant rural communities, and Bernheim Forest. Don’t destroy our forest! Find another route!

Thank you!

[NAME]

   

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