The Friends of the Huron Mountains, have been setting up tables and booths at Local Area events! Look for us to connect and find out more Information! L'Anse Concerts Thursday Evenings July 6-7, Chassell Strawberry Fest July 4th. Baraga, Lumberjack Parade
New Study Says Wetland Restoration May Reduce Flood Risks
If Restoring wetlands can reduce the damage of flooding, then what will destroying wetlands, disconnecting more streams form wetlands, adding massive impervious areas and roads for turbines do? Wisconsin Public Radio  Listen A recent study says erosion and runoff are hurting wetland systems in the Lake Superior Basin, and its authors believe that it's making northern … Continue reading New Study Says Wetland Restoration May Reduce Flood Risks
All-renewable energy is a prescription for disaster
In a paper last June in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the scientists — including Ken Caldeira of the Carnegie Institution, Dan Kammen of the University of California, Berkeley, former EPA Science Advisory Board chairman Granger Morgan and Jane Long of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory — concluded that Jacobson’s all-renewable scheme used … Continue reading All-renewable energy is a prescription for disaster
Another RES project stopped. Interesting info on Robert’s Rules.
At the end of this article, the Pharos-Tribune failed to mention the 55% tax abatement that RES demanded, meaning we would never see the amount quoted in this article, and when RES finally does start paying taxes on their equipment, RES demands they pay taxes only on already FULLY DEPRECIATED equipment. It's a BAD DEAL … Continue reading Another RES project stopped. Interesting info on Robert’s Rules.
Blasting mountain top’s for wind turbines.
Blasting Mountain Tops in Vermont To Make Way For 450-Foot Industrial Wind Turbines. This is not green, and not environmental, if it were for anything but "wind" it would not be allowed. Read Blasting Report for Wind Farm in Maine: “Blasting is expected to be required for most of the eighteen (18) turbine foundations, the … Continue reading Blasting mountain top’s for wind turbines.
L’Anse Planning Commission Amends Zoning.
A public hearing was held to amend the L'Anse Township Zoning Ordinance. Specifically to correct a typographical error, conflict in terminology, and minor language tuning. None of which actually change any of the zoning, only clarify the intent. The Township board will vote on the amendment after 30 days review by Western Upper Peninsula Planning … Continue reading L’Anse Planning Commission Amends Zoning.
Wind Disappears in Britain Leaving Turbines at a Standstill and Prices Rising
June 5, 2018, 6:33 AM By Rachel Morison | Bloomberg Britain’s gone seven days with almost no wind generation and forecasts show the calm conditions persisting until the middle of the month. The wind drought has pushed up day-ahead power prices to the highest levels for the time of year for at least a decade. Low wind … Continue reading Wind Disappears in Britain Leaving Turbines at a Standstill and Prices Rising
Videos – Experience the Hurons
This is a good perspective of the terrain, rivers and better roads in the proposed area. Some of the roads throughout the area are nothing more than two ruts. L'Anse to Big Bay, Michigan across the Huron Mountains. Slate River, Mount Arvon, Quartzite Falls, and Thomas Rock Exploring the Huron Mountains by ATVA ride on … Continue reading Videos – Experience the Hurons
Signal Interference from Turbine Towers
Wind turbines in DeKalb County, Missouri. have had ZERO television reception due to the signal scattering caused by the ninety seven 550' towers. Some more information on turbines and interference with radio, television and radar. Signal Interference from Turbine Towers Wind turbines, like all structures, can interfere with communication or radar signals when these signals … Continue reading Signal Interference from Turbine Towers
POWER Coalition versus RES wind projects
Voice of the People POWER Coalition versus wind projects A diverse group of organizations has joined forces to oppose the Renewable Energy Systems (RES-Americas) Harvest Wind and White Post wind turbine projects, which are proposed for the Northern Indiana counties of Cass, Miami, Pulaski and Jasper. The mission of the POWER Coalition (Protecting Our land, … Continue reading POWER Coalition versus RES wind projects