Environment DEC
From the April 2009 issue
DEC Invites Public Comment on Hounsfield Wind Farm
Site plan from the DEIS showing proposed locations (black dots) of wind turbines on Galloo Island.
DEC has released a draft assessment of the possible impacts of the Hounsfield Wind Farm project proposed for Galloo Island in eastern Lake Ontario. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) includes detailed assessments of a number of potential impacts, including water resources, wildlife habitat, agricultural resources, public safety and visual resources. The project, proposed by Upstate New York Power Corp. of West Seneca, NY, would consist of 84 wind-turbine generators producing up to 252 megawatts of electricity. The turbines would be erected on Galloo Island, about 12 miles west of Sackets Harbor.
Comments Invited Through May 29
DEC is inviting public comments on the project. You can either review the Hounsfield Wind Farm DEIS online or in person by visiting the:
- Hounsfield Town Clerk's office, 18774 County Route 66, Salt Point Rd., Watertown
- Hay Memorial Library, 105 Broad St., Sackets Harbor
- Henderson Free Library, 8939 State Route 178, Henderson
Written comments will be accepted through May 29 and should be sent 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.
Public Meeting May 18
DEC has also scheduled a public meeting on the project for May 18 at the Hounsfield Town Court Building, 411 West Washington St., Sackets Harbor. Two sessions, one at 3 PM and the other at 7 PM, are scheduled.
