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CAPE PRESENTATION: Ecologist says wind not best answer to global warming, pollution, oil dependency
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2008
CAPE VINCENT — The attraction of wind power is based on some myths.
That's what D. Daniel Boone, an ecologist and natural resources policy analyst from Bowie, Md., told members of the Wind Power Ethics Group and the public at a presentation Friday evening.
While global warming is used as a reason for supporting wind turbine development, Mr. Boone said, "I'm convinced they're not the best way of dealing with this issue."
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Cape Vincent Wind critics appeal ruling
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Wind critics appeal ruling
CAPE PROJECT: Judge said documents couldn't be included with an earlier appeal
By BRIAN KELLY
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2008
CAPE VINCENT — The Wind Power Ethics Group has appealed a state Supreme Court judge's ruling that three documents cannot be included in the record of an earlier appeal regarding dismissal of the group's Article 78 proceeding against the town's Zoning Board of Appeals.
The citizens organization that opposes large-scale wind power development brought an Article 78 suit in March 2007 against the ZBA, claiming it incorrectly classified industrial wind turbines as utilities. Judge Hugh A. Gilbert dismissed the petition in August, ruling the classification was correct under existing zoning law.
Wind critics appeal ruling
CAPE PROJECT: Judge said documents couldn't be included with an earlier appeal
By BRIAN KELLY
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2008
CAPE VINCENT — The Wind Power Ethics Group has appealed a state Supreme Court judge's ruling that three documents cannot be included in the record of an earlier appeal regarding dismissal of the group's Article 78 proceeding against the town's Zoning Board of Appeals.
The citizens organization that opposes large-scale wind power development brought an Article 78 suit in March 2007 against the ZBA, claiming it incorrectly classified industrial wind turbines as utilities. Judge Hugh A. Gilbert dismissed the petition in August, ruling the classification was correct under existing zoning law.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Iberdrola admits bat concerns affected decision
Iberdrola admits bat concerns affected decision
CLAYTON WIND FARM: Company keeps options open at 'good wind site'
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2008
CLAYTON — Iberdrola Renewables is considering options for Horse Creek Wind Farm about two weeks after it told the Clayton Planning Board it was suspending its application.
While the company insists it was an internal decision, its representative did admit that the nearby Indiana bat population was a consideration. Indiana bats are an endangered species and there is a hibernation spot near the proposed wind project.
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CLAYTON WIND FARM: Company keeps options open at 'good wind site'
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2008
CLAYTON — Iberdrola Renewables is considering options for Horse Creek Wind Farm about two weeks after it told the Clayton Planning Board it was suspending its application.
While the company insists it was an internal decision, its representative did admit that the nearby Indiana bat population was a consideration. Indiana bats are an endangered species and there is a hibernation spot near the proposed wind project.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Dec Hosts Galloo Island Wind Turbine Meeting
Updated 06/18/2008 06:56 AM
DEC hosts Galloo Island wind turbine meeting
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By: Brian Dwyer
SACKETS HARBOR, N.Y. -- The plan calls for 90 wind towers just to be placed on Galloo Island, just miles off the Western shore of Jefferson County on Lake Ontario.
Before anything can start, the state DEC office needs to prepare a final Environmental Impact Statement, showing what effect the wind farm would have on the island. That's why they hosted meetings Tuesday for the public to offer their opinions.
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DEC hosts Galloo Island wind turbine meeting
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By: Brian Dwyer
SACKETS HARBOR, N.Y. -- The plan calls for 90 wind towers just to be placed on Galloo Island, just miles off the Western shore of Jefferson County on Lake Ontario.
Before anything can start, the state DEC office needs to prepare a final Environmental Impact Statement, showing what effect the wind farm would have on the island. That's why they hosted meetings Tuesday for the public to offer their opinions.
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Saturday, June 7, 2008
Horse creek ~ Wind project held up by bats
Wind project held up by bats
HORSE CREEK: Fish & Wildlife asks delay as it studies 'white nose' die-off
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2008
CLAYTON — Indiana bats are holding up Horse Creek Wind Farm.
The proposed 62-turbine wind farm in Clayton, as well as the proposed 65-turbine St. Lawrence and 140-turbine Cape Vincent wind farms in Cape Vincent, may be affected by the thousands of Indiana bats that have died because of "white nose syndrome." The syndrome kills bats and leaves a white fungus around the bats' mouths.
William M. Moore, director of development for Iberdrola Renewables, said the company is waiting on Horse Creek while the impact of white nose syndrome on bats is understood. Indiana bats are on federal and state endangered species lists.
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HORSE CREEK: Fish & Wildlife asks delay as it studies 'white nose' die-off
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2008
CLAYTON — Indiana bats are holding up Horse Creek Wind Farm.
The proposed 62-turbine wind farm in Clayton, as well as the proposed 65-turbine St. Lawrence and 140-turbine Cape Vincent wind farms in Cape Vincent, may be affected by the thousands of Indiana bats that have died because of "white nose syndrome." The syndrome kills bats and leaves a white fungus around the bats' mouths.
William M. Moore, director of development for Iberdrola Renewables, said the company is waiting on Horse Creek while the impact of white nose syndrome on bats is understood. Indiana bats are on federal and state endangered species lists.
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Wind Farm Development Gets Easier In Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency is creating a tax exemption policy to help municipalities develop PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) programs with wind farm developers.
The IDA says its role is to help local governments work through the deals, saying that it will not tell municipalities how to utilize money they receive from developers.
Also, the IDA said it would not tell municipalities how much money they should be receiving and only wants to develop a template to simplify the process of building wind farms.
“We’re not interested in trying to enforce anything in that area. That’s entirely up to them,” said Don Alexander, representing the IDA.
Alexandra Field WWNY TV 7 reporting
The IDA says its role is to help local governments work through the deals, saying that it will not tell municipalities how to utilize money they receive from developers.
Also, the IDA said it would not tell municipalities how much money they should be receiving and only wants to develop a template to simplify the process of building wind farms.
“We’re not interested in trying to enforce anything in that area. That’s entirely up to them,” said Don Alexander, representing the IDA.
Alexandra Field WWNY TV 7 reporting
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Attorney general to host forum in city on June 17
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2008
Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo is coming to Watertown on June 17 to host a community forum.
In a recent letter to local leaders, Mr. Cuomo said he wants to discuss "priority issues, such as environmental protection, health care, consumer protection, civil rights, workers rights and student lending."
The attorney general and his staff also will answer questions from audience members. Food and refreshments will be served.
The forum will be at 7 p.m. at Case Middle School, 1237 Washington St. Mr. Cuomo asks people who plan to attend to let his office know by calling 448-4814 or e-mailing it at communityaffairs@oag.state.ny.us.
Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo is coming to Watertown on June 17 to host a community forum.
In a recent letter to local leaders, Mr. Cuomo said he wants to discuss "priority issues, such as environmental protection, health care, consumer protection, civil rights, workers rights and student lending."
The attorney general and his staff also will answer questions from audience members. Food and refreshments will be served.
The forum will be at 7 p.m. at Case Middle School, 1237 Washington St. Mr. Cuomo asks people who plan to attend to let his office know by calling 448-4814 or e-mailing it at communityaffairs@oag.state.ny.us.
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