Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition – Position Paper

Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition - Position Paper - July 21, 2018, To: L’Anse Township Board The Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition (UPEC), representing hundreds of U.P. and other Michigan citizens, wish to convey our position on the proposed Summit Lake Wind Energy Project. UPEC believes that global warming is one of the gravest threats to our planet and humanity, and that … Continue reading Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition – Position Paper

Friends of the Huron Mountains not in favor of wind turbine project in L’Anse

Friends of the Huron Mountains not in favor of wind turbine project in L'Anse Jul 25, 2018| Jerry Tudor |uppermichiganssource.com L'ANSE, Mich. (WLUC) - Opponents of a proposed wind turbine project in L'Anse held a town hall meeting Wednesday night. The plan would see 49 wind turbines built on a 120 acre parcel east of L'Anse. … Continue reading Friends of the Huron Mountains not in favor of wind turbine project in L’Anse

Environmental Group Holding Public Meeting To Oppose Wind Project

Environmental Group Holding Public Meeting To Oppose Wind Project   July 2018 | Keweenaw Report| A public informational presentation is being held Wednesday to discuss opposition to the proposed Summit Lake Wind Project. The event will be held at the L’Anse American Legion at 6pm and is being presented by the Friends of the Huron … Continue reading Environmental Group Holding Public Meeting To Oppose Wind Project

Wind forum comments reveal community divide.

About 50 people gathered to hear information about the proposed wind farm by RES. July 20, 2018 |The Mining Gazette | JOSHUA VISSERS - Staff Writer L’ANSE — Renewable Energy Systems (RES) hosted another informational meeting at L’Anse High School on its proposed wind farm project Wednesday night, displaying visual representations of what the wind farm … Continue reading Wind forum comments reveal community divide.

Baraga County Board stands by wind project support – for non binding resolution on a township decision.

Baraga County stands by wind project support JUL 10, 2018, | JOSHUA VISSERS, The Mining Gazette L’ANSE — Discussion of wind turbines dominated Monday’s meeting of the Baraga County Board. Jim Hahn of the Friends of the Huron Mountains asked commissioners to reconsider their support of the Renewable Energy Systems (RES) project planned for Mount … Continue reading Baraga County Board stands by wind project support – for non binding resolution on a township decision.

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.

L’Anse Township considers wind turbine proposal

L'Anse Township considers wind turbine proposal  Jun 28, 2018 10:14 PM EDT | Korinne Griffith   Link to Video:  L'ANSE TOWNSHIP -- In December of 2017, Renewable Energy Systems (RES) proposed to put approximately 35 to 55 wind turbines throughout land in L'Anse Township. On April 27, 2018 the Baraga Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to support the project. … Continue reading L’Anse Township considers wind turbine proposal