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Let’s Stop The Lava Ridge Wind Project
LS Power wants to build its wind project on public land — our land. It belongs to all of us. Our voices matter!
We are a community group standing up for ourselves and Idaho. In order to protect our home, we need to band together and let all stories and opinions be heard. We aim to educate people about the project, share ways people can help stop the project, and advocate our cause to local and state government leaders. Many believe that the project is approved and there is nothing we can do. We CAN do something, and we will do everything we can to protect our homes, lands, and livelihoods.
What is the Lava Ridge Project?
The Lava Ridge Wind Project is a proposed wind farm from MVE (Magic Valley Energy). The original project proposes 400 turbines across 75,000 acres of public land. The majority of the turbines would stand over twice as tall as the state of liberty—with the tallest towers standing about 740 feet tall. They would occupy land in Jerome, Lincoln, and Minidoka Counties. It would be contain the largest wind towers in the world and be the biggest wind farm in the nation. The energy generated by the turbines would not benefit Idaho residents; would instead be shipped to California. Idaho residents would be negatively impacted in many ways. (refer to the links below to learn more about how Idahoans will be affected)
Impacts on OUR Community
- Grazing
- Farming
- Aviation
- Fire Suppression
- Emergency Communication
- Water
- Roads & Traffic
- Post-Construction & Decommissioning Land Rehab
- Health Concerns
- Ground Temperature Change
- Hunting
- Wildlife
- Recreation
- Historical & Cultural Sites
- Scenic Landscape
There are many sources in online to find out information on the Lava Ridge Project. When reading these sources please consider the group that is responsible for their creation and their intended audencies. All sites (including this one) contain biases and others opinions. The Stop Lava Ridge group recommends that you read the official project documents, and other official documents. These sources contain true information free from opinions. It is also important to note that the proposed turbines would be taller than any turbine ever built on land. With that being said the effects both positive and negative can only be guessed at because it has never been tested.
Helpful Links
Official DEIS (Draft Environmental Impact Study)
Official Document Released by Gov. Little’s Office
Official Magic Valley Energy Plan of Development
Where Does the Power Go?
Large Wind Farm Concerns Idaho Ranchers and Farmers
BLM Seeks Public Input On Proposed South-Central Idaho Wind Project
The Offical Site To Stop Lava Ridge 