November 14, 2018 | The L'Anse Sentinel
AP News – UP wind-farm critics submit signatures to force election
UP wind-farm critics submit signatures to force election yesterday November 13, 2018 | AP L’ANSE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Critics of a wind-energy project in the Upper Peninsula have submitted petition signatures to put the issue to voters. Dozens of turbines are being proposed for L’Anse Township in Baraga (BEAR’-uh-guh) County, roughly 230 miles northwest … Continue reading AP News – UP wind-farm critics submit signatures to force election
Voters To Decide On Wind Project.
Canvassers from the Friends of the Huron Mountains (FOHM) group turned over 400 signatures to Clerk Brian Jentoft on Friday November 13, 2018 | JOSHUA VISSERS | The Mining Gazette L’ANSE TOWNSHIP — Canvassers from the Friends of the Huron Mountains (FOHM) group turned over 400 signatures to Clerk Brian Jentoft on Friday. UPDATE: Final … Continue reading Voters To Decide On Wind Project.
Petition for Referendum Filed with Township Clerk.
The Friends of the Huron Mountains petition for a referendum was delivered to L'Anse Township this morning by township resident Bob Kissel and witnessed by a number of Friends of the Huron Mountains. More than 400 signatures - were collected hundreds more than the 15% needed. Congratulations and thanks to our volunteers who went door-to-door.
L’Anse Sentinel » Friends of the Huron Mountains moves on petition
INTENT TO PETITION FILED October 26, 2018 | Melissa Newland | L'Anse Sentinel INTENT TO PETITION– A notice of intent to file a petition seeking a referendum regarding amendments to the L’Anse Township zoning ordinance was given to Township Clerk Brian Jentoft by Friends of the Huron Mountains (FHM) member, and township resident, Robert Kissel. FMH … Continue reading L’Anse Sentinel » Friends of the Huron Mountains moves on petition
Press Release – Referendum
Friends Of the Huron Mountains press release regarding the petition for a referendum.
Township Planning Commission Allowing RES to Write the Zoning.
The second Zoning change made without without benefit of the State required public hearing. The first was including lower blade clearances. The Initial Hearing notice for one public meeting did not include the additional changes, therefore was not sufficient for meeting legal requirements. Township panel allows setback waiver for proposed wind farm OCT 25, 2018 … Continue reading Township Planning Commission Allowing RES to Write the Zoning.
The referendum process for zoning ordinances has been started.
Opponents start petition against wind farm zoning. OCT 24, 2018 | JOSHUA VISSERS | The Mining Gazette L’ANSE — The referendum process for zoning ordinances in L’Anse Township that control placement of large wind turbines has been started. Robert Kissel is a member of the Friends of the Huron Mountains (FOHM) group that opposes the wind turbine … Continue reading The referendum process for zoning ordinances has been started.
Taking it to the next logical and most responsible level –give the voters a chance to say what they want.
This handout is being given to L'Anse Township voters as we canvass for signatures on a petition for a referendum. Contrary to some of the messages being sent out, the referendum is about giving the community the chance to vote on this major change to the community. The message is - the people should be … Continue reading Taking it to the next logical and most responsible level –give the voters a chance to say what they want.
Weyerhaeuser v. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Supreme Court Case.
Why a Supreme Court case over a single frog could jeopardize wildlife for years to come October 2, 2018 | Mark Rupp, EDF's Wildlife Campaign Director. | Environmental Defense Fund Highlights The first case of the Supreme Court’s new term could set a dangerous precedent for how we protect habitat that species may depend on in … Continue reading Weyerhaeuser v. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Supreme Court Case.
Save The Huron Mountains 