The hypocrisy of destroying this in the name of green energy is beyond belief. This is Upper leatherby Falls, Lower Leatherby falls is located 1/4 mile downstream.If the Turbine Industrial project goes in there will be 500 foot turbines within a quarter mile of this location. Image: Upper Leatherby Falls by Nancy Haun. Nestled away … Continue reading The seclusion and solitude at remote waterfalls will forever be lost.
Wind Energy Documents: New Hampshire
This is similar to what the Huron's could look like, after blasting the mountains for turbines. Groton Wind Power Project a 48-megawatt wind farm,in Groton, New Hampshire. Owned by Iberdrola Renovables,(A Spanish Company) Power is being sold to NSTAR under a power purchase agreement, and will go to the Boston area. Located on Tenney Mountain … Continue reading Wind Energy Documents: New Hampshire
Drone view from Mt. Arvon
Nov 5, 2016 - Drone view from Mt. Arvon Mount Arvon, Michigan's highest point at 1979.238 feet. At least 4 proposed Turbines are located on and around this peak. With the other 30 to 130 taking up the rest of the vista and viewshed.
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.
Horizon and skyline of Lake Winnebago dominated by 400 foot turbines.
Lake Winnebago Horizon is Marred by Turbines 11 Miles Away. Eleven miles across the lake the horizon and skyline of Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin is dominated by 400 foot turbines. The proposed 500 foot turbines for the Huron Mountains, will dominate the horizon and skyline view from Houghton to Baraga, and anywhere else the Hurons … Continue reading Horizon and skyline of Lake Winnebago dominated by 400 foot turbines.
The Journey Matters.
The Wilderness Experience and the adventure of the journey are what the Huron Mountains are about. It does not matter whether someone is on walking, hiking, on snowshoes, ski's, snowmobiles, ORV's, ATV's, four-wheel drive, or heading as far as you can with whatever vehicle you have. When locals and tourists hit the trails, it is the … Continue reading The Journey Matters.
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/
Algoma Region offers a “backdrop of breathtaking landscapes.” That was before wind turbines were built.
Across the big lake on landscapes similar to the Huron Mountains: The Ontario government boasts that the Algoma Region offers a "backdrop of breathtaking landscapes." That was before the wind power projects were built. Here, a photo from Bow Lake in the Algoma, this summer. Breathtaking alright. (Photo courtesy Gord Benner)
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