Somethings to think about: from RES website "When construction is complete, RES will return the roads to use for hunting, snowmobiling" Which means that those roads will be closed off with no access during the construction, (6 months? 1 Year? 2 Years?) What of the snowmobilers, and other tourists, the Michigan 500? No access to … Continue reading NO USE of the Hurons for a year or more?
Turbines Do Not Align with local Tourism
Tourism is, a crucial contributor to the L'Anse and the greater Baraga County area economy. The first thing to take into account is what are the tourist attractions in L'Anse Township and the surrounding areas? It is obvious from any brochure, website or information that the majority of the tourist activities in L'Anse and Baraga … Continue reading Turbines Do Not Align with local Tourism
Tourists shun areas hit by wind turbine ‘blight’ in Scotland.
A Survey of the highlands area in Scotland shows that 40% of visitors would avoid or eliminate areas with turbines. Like Maine and Scotland Upper Michigan is an area whose pristine countryside and unspoiled vistas attract visitors from around the world. A study by Views of Scotland found that: 80% of visitors came to the area … Continue reading Tourists shun areas hit by wind turbine ‘blight’ in Scotland.
Highpointers Club…members voted to gather near Mount Arvon in 2019
Tim Webb,the president of the Highpointers Club...Club members voted to gather near Mount Arvon in 2019, “The exact dates are not set for this convention yet. However the traditional timing for our conventions is the third weekend in July,” said Webb, who expects the gathering to draw 200 to 250 attendees. https://www.facebook.com/Highpointers/
Drone view of the Arvon Slate Quarry
May 4th 2017. A drone video shot at the Arvon Slate Quarry. Though located in Arvon Township and not in immediate danger of destruction from the current wind project. This historic site would be affected by the change in the area. with turbines located nearby. It is worth reading the fascinating history of this Quarry, … Continue reading Drone view of the Arvon Slate Quarry
Main impact wind farm development has on local a economy relates to tourism.
2002 TOURISM The main adverse impact that wind farm development is likely to have on the economy of an area relates to tourism. If wind farms threaten to destroy jobs in the tourist industry, they create few if any compensating jobs elsewhere. A typical turbine requires less than one day's maintenance per year - A … Continue reading Main impact wind farm development has on local a economy relates to tourism.
Save The Huron Mountains 