Involved sportsmen,
This is an important week in Carson City. All bills must come out of
their respective policy committees this week unless they're exempt! So
its important to let your voice be heard this week before its too late!
That being said, the Coalition supports Senate Bill 287 that expresses
opposition to the location of proposed wind power on Mount Wilson and
Table Mountain in Lincoln County. Please take the time to contact the
Senators on the Natural Resources Committee and voice your support of
this bill, and request that they pass it out of committee this week!
The Lincoln CAB has drafted a great letter (included below) describing
the serious wildlife consequences of the project. Please use it for
talking points.
Here is the contact information for the Senators on the Committee:
John Lee jlee@sen.state.nv.us (775) 684-1424
Mark Manendo mmanendo@sen.state.nv.us (775) 684-1442
David Parks dparks@sen.state.nv.us (775) 684-6504
Dean Rhoads drhoads@sen.state.nv.us (775) 684-1481
Michael Roberson mroberson@sen.state.nv.us (775) 684-6502
Also, remember that you can go to the below weblink to vote in SUPPORT
of SB 287 and provide comment there as well:
https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/Opinions/A/?CFID=148776&CFTOKEN=70763085Thank you,
Coalition for Nevada's Wildlife
April 8, 2011
TO: The Senate Committee on Natural Resources
RE: Senate Bill 287: Expresses opposition to the location of a proposed
wind power project on Mount Wilson and Table Mountain in Lincoln County.
Senators: Manendo, Parks, Lee, Rhoads, and Roberson:
The Lincoln CABMW is requesting support for Senate Bill 287.
Currently, a proposed industrial wind energy project is planned upon
the Mount Wilson, Table Mountain, White Rock Mountain, and Atlanta
Summit areas in northeast Lincoln County. This is Nevada Hunt Unit
231. This project, at full build-out, would encompass over 31,000 acres
(50 square miles) of one of the most productive natural and cultural
resource areas in Nevada. The figure of 31,000 acres DOES NOT include
the needed access roads and transmission lines.
This area is also home to the core Sage Grouse population in Lincoln
County. Disturbance, loss of habitat, and the dominant presence of
400-foot wind turbines is nothing more than a “death sentence” for the
county’s only viable population of Sage Grouse. This area is also
critical summer range for Mule Deer and Elk. Valuable fawning and
calving grounds will be lost if this project were to occur.
In terms of other valuable resources, this area is rich with mountain
springs and seeps that provide an abundance of water for wildlife,
livestock, wild horses, and vegetation. This area also contains
quality mule deer and elk hunting opportunity. There has been
productive livestock grazing on these mountains for generations.
Public access and dispersed recreation are yet another resource that
has been enjoyed for generations. This area is the “crown Jewel” of
Lincoln County and it represents core values that Nevadans should be
proud of.
The Board of Lincoln County Commissioners have unanimously approved (4)
separate resolutions opposing this project. Lincoln County supports
all forms of renewable energy where appropriate. Lincoln County also
contains other areas where wind energy should be explored and has
offered alternatives accordingly.
One of Nevada’s most productive resource areas will be compromised if
this project is implemented. In addition, support of this bill
coincides with other pertinent legislation aimed at increasing the
Greater Sage Grouse populations.
The BALANCE of natural and cultural resources on these mountains has
been sustained and beneficially maintained for generations. It should
not be sacrificed.
The Lincoln CABMW thanks you for your consideration.
CORY
Cory Lytle-Chairman
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