Alerts Archive: January 2008
These postings are provided to help publicize the efforts of affiliated groups and individuals related to industrial wind energy development. Most of the notices posted here are not the product of nor are they necessarily endorsed by National Wind Watch.
Stop Wind Energy Development on Lewis
Wind Farms on the Isle of Lewis are on the verge of being rejected. Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond is being subjected to aggressive lobbying by the developers, despite the clear environmental harm that would result from such a massive development on peat bog, let alone the desecration of the wild landscape and the likely threat to important bird populations. Write to him in support of clear rejection of this ill-conceived project. Below are three sample letters, kindly provided by . . .
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Action alerts, Law, New York, Wildlife
Source: New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Public Review of Draft Guidelines for Conducting Bird and Bat Studies at Commercial Wind Energy Projects
The Department of Environmental Conservation has released for public review proposed Guidelines for Conducting Bird and Bat Studies at Commercial Wind Energy Projects. These guidelines inform potential wind developers of the information DEC needs about wind farm sites to assess impacts to birds and bats. The guidelines were developed through a stakeholder process sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority which included industry representatives as well as bird and bat biologists from government agencies, academia and . . .
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Environment, Presentations, Press releases, Puerto Rico
Source: Coalición Pro Bosque Seco Ventanas Verraco
Nueva evidencia sobre esquema para favorecer proyecto industrial de molinos en el Bosque Seco
[New evidence of scheme to favor industrial wind project in the Bosque Seco]
Guayanilla, Puerto Rico — La Coalición Pro Bosque Seco Ventanas Verraco invita a la prensa y a la ciudadanía en general a una conferencia de prensa sobre el proyecto industrial de molinos de viento propuesto en el bosque seco por la empresa Windmar, este martes, 29 de enero de 2008 a las 12:00 del medio día en el Hotel Normandie en San Juan.
[The Coalición Pro Bosque Seco Ventanas . . .
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Appalachian Wind Energy Development & Migrating Raptors: a Collision Course?
The Conservation Through Education Lecture Series will kick off its third season on Monday, January 28, 2008, at 8:00 pm, when Dr. David Brandes visits to share what is being learned about the impacts of wind turbine proliferation and its impact on birds of prey, in particular, the golden eagle.
David Brandes is an Associate Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Lafayette College in Easton . He is also a Visiting Scientist at . . .
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Press releases, Puerto Rico
Source: Coalición Pro Bosque Seco Ventanas Verraco
Aprueban resolucion oponiendose al proyecto Windmar en Guayanilla
Asamblea Municipal de Guayanilla aprueba Resolución Número 70 expresando su mas enérgica oposición al proyecto Windmar
[Guayanilla Municipal Assembly approves Resolution 70 expressing its most vehement opposition to the Windmar project]
Guayanilla – La Legislatura Municipal de Guayanilla aprobó en la noche del jueves 24 de enero de 2008 en votación unánime la Resolución Numero 70 que expresa su mas enérgica oposición a la construcción del parque eólico Windmar en terrenos del Barrio Boca de Guayanilla en la que solicitan al Senado . . .
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Save The River will host winter event Feb. 8 and 9
Save The River’s 19th annual Winter Environmental Weekend will be Feb. 8 and 9 at the Clayton Opera House. Policy makers, scientists, elected officials and citizens concerned with environmental issues surrounding the St. Lawrence River are encouraged to participate.
The event kicks off with a cocktail party from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 8 with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. The conference begins at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 9 with presentations on topics such as wildlife conservation, natural resources of the . . .
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Environment, Law, Press releases, Puerto Rico
Source: Coalición Pro Bosque Seco Ventanas Verraco
No a Proyecto Windmar para generar energía eólica en Guayanilla
[No to Windmar wind energy project in Guayanilla]
¿Qué ocultan?
¿Cuando el Secretario del Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales tomará acción contra el Sr. Víctor González Barahona por los daños causados en Punta Ventanas, Cerro Toro y Punta Verraco en Guayanilla?
[What are they hiding? When will the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment take action against Victor González Barhona for the harm caused in Punta Ventanas, Cerro Toro, and Punta Verraco in Guayanilla?]
Guayanilla — La Coalición Pro Bosque . . .
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Wind Power Information Sources
Wind power is a technology issue, and, as such, is difficult for the media and normal citizens to accurately comprehend without spending the time to do a fairly substantial amount of research. The types of articles that appear on this topic fall into two general categories:
those written by scientists and technical experts. These are often hard for most people to understand because they use many technical terms, and assume that the reader is fluent in the energy field. Additionally, many . . .
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Public Lands Use by Private Investors
To: Garrett County Democrats and Garrett County Residents
From: James R. (”Smokey”) Stanton, Chair, Garrett County Democratic State Central Committee
Date: January 14, 2008
Re: Public Lands Use by Private Investors
Good day, All:
As you may know, a company named U.S. Wind Force has requested the State of Maryland to allow it to place at least 67 industrial-size wind turbines in Garrett County state forest land, as well as the western part of Allegany County, with more to be built on private land.
THE GARRETT . . .
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Summary of a Scandal
The composition of the Burke, NY, Town Council as of 1/8/08 is as follows:
1. Darrel Bushey, Supervisor, no known connection to the wind developers
2. Donald Smith, new member, no known connection to the wind developers
3. Arnold Lobdell, contract with Horizon Wind Energy since August 16, 2006
4. David Vincent, contract with Noble Environmental since December 29, 2006 (paid $27,090)
5. James Otis, continuing member, foreman for a sand & gravel company doing a brisk business with Noble . . .
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