Turbines are negative

I wonder if any farmers who signed up for wind turbines did any research of their own or if they have taken serious note of WHY others are raising objections to wind turbines? Research shows that wind turbines have many serious negatives. I also seriously question why farmers in this area consider themselves “poor” when they have so many government subsidies supporting them. How many subsidies do nonfarmers get? So, people, how much is enough?

And why is Mill Canyon being targeted? At least half of Mill Canyon is now surrounded by leased properties overlooking the canyon. Wind turbines present a real danger of wildfire in canyons, especially if any power lines cross the canyons. Since the mid-1990’s, three massive wildfires have happened in this canyon which have only been put out through the use of aerial attack—bombers and helicopters dropping fire retardant and water on fire fronts. One of these fires was started by careless campers, two by a farmer harvesting in red flag conditions without a water truck available. Wind turbines and their transmission lines are a huge distraction/danger to planes fighting wildfires.

Wind turbines are a threat to everyone living in canyons and to seasonal livestock pastured there, as well as resident wildlife. They should not be allowed near these canyons, and the people leasing them must realize that they are endangering others in the process.

Leigh Ost

Mill Canyon