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
Turbines Require Roads — Big Roads
Stormwater and habitat impacts of big wind projects can be huge POSTED ON SEP 14 2011 BY TRISTAN ROBERTS We need nonpolluting energy I would consider myself open-minded about wind power. I believe we need nonpolluting sources of energy to wean ourselves from fossil fuels and to stave off climate change. On the other hand, … Continue reading Turbines Require Roads — Big Roads
Company cancels North Texas wind farms
A Canadian renewable energy company has canceled a pair of wind projects near Wichita Falls after a Air Force training base said the project would interfere with its pilot training and radar systems. Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. had planned to build two projects totaling 300 megawatts of wind power east and southeast of Wichita Falls … Continue reading Company cancels North Texas wind farms
Google Earth Map Mock 360 view from Mount Curwood.
Google Earth Map Mock 360 view from Mount Curwood. Using coordinates from the FAA plan - Yellow Icon is Mt Arvon Peak. Will post link to it when I am done. What we could really use is Pictures, GPS or locations of all Eagle, Raptor sightings and Nests! Or any other wildlife sightings
Norway rejects wind farm in favor of wild reindeer
Norway rejects wind farm in favor of wild reindeer 02/07/2018 Nearly 35,000 wild reindeer make their home in the southern mountains of Norway – “the last remaining viable populations in Europe,” according to Reuters. And the country recently prioritized the animals over energy, rejecting construction of a 120 megawatt (MW) wind farm over concerns it could harm the animals. via Norway rejects wind farm … Continue reading Norway rejects wind farm in favor of wild reindeer
Locals stand together to fight big wind.
Members of The Friends of The Huron Mountains, attend the L'Anse Township Planning board hearing. We had a good meeting - the Planning Commission voted 4-2 to accept minor amendments to existing ordinances. Next step is the regional planning commission, then the Township Board.
Save The Huron Mountains 