Category Archives: Bat/Bird Kills

WV Master Naturalists warn US Fish and Wildlife Service of “irreparable environmental damage” resulting from construction of Beech Ridge Wind Project.

Posted on September 11, 2010 by morgan

The US Fish and Wildlife Service, reacting to public requests, extended the period for submitting public comments to the USFWS concerning the EIS (environmental impact statement) preparation on the proposed incidental take permit for the Beech Ridge Wind Energy Project … Continue reading →

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Due to “substantial public interest,” the US Fish and Wildlife Service extends Beech Ridge wind project public comment period.

Posted on August 27, 2010 by morgan

We thank Judy Rodd, Director of the citizen group Friends of Blackwater, for providing this publication in the Federal Register announcing the extension of the comment period relative to the “Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement for Issuance of an … Continue reading →

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The selective outrage of Greenpeace.

Posted on July 10, 2010 by morgan

Jack Dini writes at the Hawaii Reporter:  “Greenpeace said the Syncrude (oil sands project killing ducks) trial exposed gaping holes in the regulatory process and highlighted insufficient enforcement and monitoring of oil sands operations.  However, Greenpeace has chosen to remain … Continue reading →

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Constellation Energy wind farm may include condominium resort for Indiana and Virginia “big-eared” bats.

Posted on July 8, 2010 by morgan

I couldn’t believe it either, but according to an article in the Cumberland (MD) Times-News, Constellation spokesman Larry McDonnell said of plans to install massive wind turbines on Backbone Mountain in Garrett County, “We will commit to developing Indiana bat … Continue reading →

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Constellation Green Energy and Garrett County government officials served notice that Maryland wind farm must comply with the Endangered Species Act or face lawsuit.

Posted on July 5, 2010 by morgan

Further to the Press Release offered by the Save Western Maryland citizen group which we posted on July 3, we can now provide, courtesy of Virginia Wind, the full text of the “Notice Of Violations of the Endangered Species Act … Continue reading →

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Save Western Maryland demands Garrett County wind farm comply with Endangered Species Act. UPDATE: NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS ADDED

Posted on July 3, 2010 by morgan

SAVE WESTERN MARYLAND For Immediate Release July 3, 2010 Press Release Save Western Maryland joined the Maryland Conservation Council and several concerned citizens on a June 23, 2010 letter providing official notice to Constellation Green Energy, LLC, Clipper Wind power, … Continue reading →

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The view from Brightside Acres: Highland New Wind Development and the Endangered Species Act

Posted on May 19, 2010 by morgan

From our good friends at Brightside Acres: Never Give Up Tuesday May 18, 2010 “Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.” -F. Scott Fitzgerald Legal issues facing Highland New Wind Development (HNWD) will most-certainly delay construction of the … Continue reading →

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Highland New Wind Development, LLC and the Highland County (VA) Board of Supervisors face lawsuit if they continue turbine construction in defiance of the Endangered Species Act.

Posted on May 17, 2010 by morgan

From the Industrial Wind Action Group:  Highland New Wind notified of intent to sue under U.S. Endangered Species Act May 14, 2010 by William S. Eubanks II and Eric R. Glitzenstein Summary: Concerned citizens and conservationists have joined with the … Continue reading →

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Audubon Society, perhaps seeking to reduce the time spent counting hawks, supports industrial wind.

Posted on May 2, 2010 by morgan

Here’s one to defy all logic! In his commentary today, “Drawing a line on Shaffer Mountain,” Jack Buchan is concerned that Gamesa, a wind turbine manufacturer headquarted in Spain will be placing the massive structures on Shaffer Mountain, which sits … Continue reading →

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Allegheny Treasures reply to Mr. Austin Hall’s comments. Updated with correction!

Posted on April 17, 2010 by morgan

Correction:  The commenter was incorrectly identified as Austin Hill.  My apologies to Mr. Hall as I remedy my error. I elected to reply to Mr. Austin Hall’s recent comments in the form of a post.  The points raised by Mr. … Continue reading →

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