Category Archives: Wildlife Resources

Industrial wind … “the crawling menace!”

Posted on January 17, 2012 by morgan

We thank Mr. J. Edward Gates for granting permission to post his recent Letter to the Cumberland (Maryland) Times-News Editor. His letter is titled “You should know more about Roth Rock project” and the full text begins: I read with … Continue reading →

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Saddle Mountain – An Allegheny Treasure

Posted on December 14, 2011 by morgan

Until today, the image used to represent Allegheny Treasures was a personal photograph of Green Mountain, above Keyser, West Virginia, as seen from my home.  When taken a year ago, the 23 massive wind turbines of the Pinnacle wind project … Continue reading →

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“Letter From Your Country Cousin.”

Posted on September 24, 2011 by morgan

We thank John Terry for granting permission to post his very entertaining and informative “Letter From Your Country Cousin.” As Mr. Terry notes:  “At its least, this piece presents some interesting pictures to explore. At its best, it prompts the … Continue reading →

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Daily Mail: “In China, the true cost of Britain’s clean, green wind power experiment: Pollution on a disastrous scale”

Posted on March 5, 2011 by morgan

Thanks to Jon Boone for pointing out this article in the (UK) Daily Mail which leads with this statement:  “This toxic lake poisons Chinese farmers, their children and their land. It is what’s left behind after making the magnets for … Continue reading →

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Hey … how about if we plop 28 giant wind turbines up near Eagle Rock! What could possibly go wrong?

Posted on April 11, 2010 by morgan

No, I didn’t say Fraggle Rock … although industrial wind as a legitimate energy source is on a level with a Muppet fantasy.  But no, Eagle Rock is another target in the continuing assault on the Allegheny Mountains.  Constellation Energy … Continue reading →

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Wind development projects in Garrett County, Maryland must meet US Fish and Wildlife Service requirements for protection of endangered species.

Posted on January 15, 2010 by morgan

What follows is a letter written to Maryland DNR Secretary, John Griffin regarding the serious impact of industrial wind on endangered species in the highlands of Western Maryland.  We thank Mr. John Bambacus for his permission to post the letter … Continue reading →

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Maryland to open new Bald Eagle meat processing facility in Garrett County.

Posted on November 20, 2009 by morgan

Some folks say today is a sad day for the environment.  I’m an optimist, always looking for the bright side. Today’s news is great news for hunter-gatherers!  The Maryland Public Service Commission just approved a twenty turbine industrial wind installation … Continue reading →

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California has a novel idea to protect birds and bats. Don’t build wind plants where they fly! UPDATE: VIDEO SHOWS WHY!

Posted on October 27, 2009 by morgan

Video link courtesy of Jon Boone: Now to the original text: According to the Californian.com, a new “Report paves way for wildlife-friendly wind power in Monterey County.” So, exactly how do they achieve this ground-breaking harmony between endangered species and … Continue reading →

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The Allegheny Highlands – Where eagles dare!

Posted on October 23, 2009 by morgan

Tracking eagles:  “The National Aviary, in collaboration with the Powdermill Avian Research Center and the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune in Quebec and with State Wildlife Grant funding from the Pennsylvania Game Commission, has embarked on a … Continue reading →

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