The state DEC office has released a much anticipated draft assessment on possible impacts of a wind farm to be located on a island just off of Sackets Harbor. The project, proposed by a West Seneca Company, Upstate New York Power Corporation, would put 84 wind turbines on Galloo Island, about 12 miles west of Sackets.

JEFFERSON COUNTY -- The state DEC office has released a much anticipated draft assessment on possible impacts of a wind farm to be located on a island just off of Sackets Harbor.

The project, proposed by a West Seneca Company, Upstate New York Power Corporation, would put 84 wind turbines on Galloo Island, about 12 miles west of Sackets.

The Draft Environmental Impact Statement includes detailed information on several potential impacts including wildlife, public safety visual, water and agricultural resources.

The DEC has scheduled a public hearing on the project for May 18 in the Town of Hounsfield at the court building.

For more information The agency is also accepting written comments though May 29th. They can be mailed or emailed.

Send to:
Stephen Tomasik
NYS DEC, Division of Environmental Permits
625 Broadway, 4th Floor
Albany, NY, 12233-1750.

Comments can also be sent via fax (518-402-9168) or e-mail: smtomasi@gw.dec.state.ny.us

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