L’Anse Township Rejects Zoning Changes Industrial Wind Farms Disallowed on Commercial Forest Land
Thank You Friends of The Huron Mountains
May 9, 2019 | Friends of The Huron Mountains We took down our signs after the vote - then these began popping up around town from an anonymous source. Not FOHM, but we appreciate the gesture. A lot of hard work went into reversing the zoning, and more will be needed to fix the master … Continue reading Thank You Friends of The Huron Mountains
A Win for Mount Arvon, and Waterfalls!
May 8 2019. The voters in L'Anse Township voted to protect Mount Arvon, Michigan's Highest Point, Along with countless waterfalls, streams and headwaters from industrialization! Some places deserve saving for future generations!
Wind Energy loses again in Michigan
May 7, 2019 Michigan Election results are in. Pro wind Kawkawlin supervisor was recalled 3-1. DTE lost in Jonesfield Township in Saginaw County 59%-41%. And L'Anse Township rejected RES America's plan for wind turbines in the Huron Mountains and Michigamee Highlands 55% - 45%.
‘No’ vote will put horse before cart.
‘No’ vote will put horse before cart APR 23, 2019 | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Wayne F. Abba | The Daily Mining Gazette To the editor: Your April 16 editorial "Wind farm vote is about money plus much more" cited the alleged benefits of wind power. You warned L’Anse Township voters that it "will be coming" and that … Continue reading ‘No’ vote will put horse before cart.
Wind farm shuttered: Facing May 7 referendum, process delays cited as reason
APR 20, 2019 | Joshua Vissers | The Mining Gazette The Summit Lake Wind Farm is no longer being pursued, according to a press release from Renewable Energy Systems issued Friday. “After a careful review of several factors, RES has decided to discontinue the development of the Summit Lake Wind project,” Sean Stocker, RES Project Manager, … Continue reading Wind farm shuttered: Facing May 7 referendum, process delays cited as reason
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Developer to discontinue L'Anse Township wind farm development. Apr 19, 2019 (WLUC)
Press Release 4-19-2019: Local Group Reacts to Wind Farm Cancellation
FRIENDS OF THE HURON MOUNTAINS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local Group Reacts to Wind Farm Cancellation Urges Voter Turnout for Zoning Referendum Press Release RES Withdrawal April 2019 L’Anse, Michigan, April 19, 2019 The Friends of the Huron Mountains, a group formed to protect the interests of its members in the Huron Mountains and Michigamme Highlands area, … Continue reading Press Release 4-19-2019: Local Group Reacts to Wind Farm Cancellation
Developer cancels plan for large Upper Peninsula wind project
Residents were divided over the 49-turbine project, which was awaiting the results of a local referendum scheduled for May 7. April 19, 2019 | Andy Balaskovitz | energynews.us Citing planning delays, a global renewable energy developer has canceled plans for a major wind project in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. A local referendum on the project … Continue reading Developer cancels plan for large Upper Peninsula wind project
Remember this IS your back yard! As we have seen in the thumb, this development will not stop at one project once the door is open.
ALL the dark green area would be available for wind development! Watch Michigan's Thumb region be covered in Industrial Wind Turbines Between 2007 - 2018. For a total of 758 turbines, with more planned!
Save The Huron Mountains 