Yankton County Commissioners will have their 1st reading of the proposed updated INDUSTRIAL wind energy conversion systems regulations Aug 6th at 6 pm at the Yankton County Government Center.
The proposed INDUSTRIAL wind regulations provide some protection for non-participating families.
People need to come to the county commissioner’s meeting to let them know that those of us who live here need PROTECTION from the harmful effects of the INDUSTRIAL wind systems.
The time to be heard is now!!!
New Gen, the out of state, deep pocket llc, has submitted an application for a conditional use permit for it’s Swanlake INDUSTRIAL wind project that they want to build in our agriculture community.
They are trying to force our county to give them a CUP (Certified Use Permit) under the old ordinance. The new regulations are very close to being approved.
Current regulations are outdated due to the rapid changes in the INDUSTRIAL wind energy field.
Wind turbines have strong effects on humans, livestock, wildlife, migration, crops, and land.
Testimony/research at the Yankton County hearings attest to the low frequency sound (vibration) being felt for at least 5 miles from turbines. A local psychologist testified that her clients who live near turbines suffer from anxiety + mental illness due to the unnatural sounds, vibrations, light flicker, red blinking night lights, and electromagnetic fields from INDUSTRIAL wind systems placed near their homes.
The wind energy task force in Yankton County recognized a trend in county ordinances to increase the setbacks for turbines from homes.
The proposed Yankton County INDUSTRIAL wind ordinance provides safety measures for non -participating residences. It includes a 2 mile setback for turbines/cables from non participating property lines. it limits the height of turbines to 600 feet. The county is also protected by a required escrow account with the full estimated decommissioning cost for every turbine.
To protect our families, we must come and be counted!
Under God, the people rule!