Tag Archives: Partnership for the Preservation of the Downeast Lakes Watershed

Sign The Bowers Petition

As most of you know, we recently handed First Wind their first denial, ANYWHERE, EVER, when LURC refused to permit their Bowers Mountain project, near Grand Lake Stream. You may also know that the Legislature recently passed a law handing … Continue reading

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Take the challenge …… Take the Pledge

A special guest posting, from Kevin Gurall, President of The Partnership For The Preservation Of The Downeast Lakes Watershed.  I have worked closely with Kevin for some time now on the Bowers Project and other wind matters.  I am proud … Continue reading

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VICTORY!

We did it, Folks—we have proven that First Wind is NOT unstoppable!  Today, the LURC Commissioners voted unanimously to finalize the denial of First Wind’s Bowers Mountain Project!  The project is DEAD! This is the first time, EVER, ANYWHERE, that … Continue reading

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LURCing In The Shadows

On Wednesday, December 7, the LURC Commissioners met in Lincoln. They were supposed to decide the fate, once and for all, of the First Wind/Champlain Wind—Bowers Mountain Wind Project. This is the project that is so bad, that they unanimously … Continue reading

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First Wind–Trying To Pull A Fast One

I am an Intervener in the First Wind/Champlain Wind Bowers Mountain application currently before LURC. At their Last Meeting, the LURC Commissioners voted, unanimously, to deny the permit. They instructed Staff to draw up the denial, which is to be … Continue reading

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A Real Win!

I am happy to announce that the People of Maine got a REAL win yesterday in Lincoln. The LURC Commissioners voted, unanimously, to instruct the Staff to draw up a DENIAL for the First Wind/Champlain Wind, Bowers Project. This denial … Continue reading

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A Call To Action!

Folks, we need your help. On Monday and Tuesday, the 27th and 28th, LURC will be holding hearings at the Ella Burr School in Lincoln, to decide the fate of Bowers Mountain, the Downeast Lakes Watershed, and the surrounding area, … Continue reading

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BOWERS PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST—PLEASE DO IT SOON!

We only have until 5 p.m. on March 28th to request that LURC hold a public hearing on the Bowers Wind Project.  This project would put 27 Turbines just above Grand Lake Stream, in the Headwaters of the Downeast Lakes … Continue reading

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Another First Wind Project—Bowers/Kosuth

Champlain Wind LLC [another shadow corporation owned by First Wind] has announced their intent to file a permit application for the Bowers Project in Carroll Plantation/Kosuth Township. Below is a note from Gary Campbell of the Partnership for the Preservation … Continue reading

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LURC Protest

The Citizen’s Task Force on Wind Power, and many others will be holding a rally in Bangor tomorrow to protest the LURC decisions on Kibby/Sisk and Bowers/Kosuth. I will be there, and I encourage everyone who is unhappy with the … Continue reading

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