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.
Letter: Mechanical engineer with 15 years experience in wind energy, opposes installation of industrial wind power.
Letter: Engineer opposes wind turbines Nov 12, 2018 | Barry K. Miller, Hinsdale| oleantimesherald.com As a mechanical engineer with 15 years experience in wind energy, I oppose installation of industrial wind power in Western New York, specifically the Farmersville proposed Invenergy wind farm. Wind turbines exert large disturbances into the fluid conditions of the air, … Continue reading Letter: Mechanical engineer with 15 years experience in wind energy, opposes installation of industrial wind power.
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.
Wind farm issue blows change in L’Anse Township Board
Wind farm issue blows change in L’Anse Township Board NOV 7, 2018 | JOSHUA VISSERS | The Mining Gazette After a busy election day, the L’Anse Township Board will see only one change in its composition. Wallace “Buddy” Sweeney defeated the incumbent Brian Kissel 793-638, with only seven unresolved write-ins. Sweeney ran as an independent against Kissel … Continue reading Wind farm issue blows change in L’Anse Township Board
Proposed wind farm in U.P. would be built on timberlands
Proposed wind farm in U.P. would be built on timberlands NOV 4, 2018 | TRACY SAMILTON | michiganradio.org Renewable Energy Systems hopes to build a 130 megawatt wind farm on privately owned timberlands in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The Summit Lake Wind Project would be able to generate enough electricity to power the equivalent … Continue reading Proposed wind farm in U.P. would be built on timberlands
Residents divided over wind energy plan for ‘pristine Upper Peninsula wilderness’
November 2, 2018 | Andy Balaskovitz | energynews.us While wind energy is seeing pushback in other parts of Michigan, a project in the Upper Peninsula — largely benefiting a single landowner — could prove even more challenging. Supporters say the 130 megawatt project near Lake Superior could bring badly needed tax revenue to the rural area, while opponents … Continue reading Residents divided over wind energy plan for ‘pristine Upper Peninsula wilderness’
Thai Wind Turbine – Nacelle and Blades falling off leads to probe.
Danish turbine manufacturer Vestas has launched an investigation into the failure of a wind turbine in Thailand. October 30, 2018 | reNews - Renewable Energy News Vestas said a nacelle detached from the tower and fell to the ground together with the blades at one of the company’s V136, 3MW machines at Wind Energy Holding’s … Continue reading Thai Wind Turbine – Nacelle and Blades falling off leads to probe.
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
The destruction has already started on Mt. Arvon without a request for a special use permit
October 25, 2018 Terracon pushing through roads and testing. The area is marked with directional signs and survey markers from Mount Arvon to the Peshekee Grade.
Press Release – Referendum
Friends Of the Huron Mountains press release regarding the petition for a referendum.
Save The Huron Mountains 