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Jul. 8, 2010
Save Western Maryland, a group of persons working against the proliferation of wind turbines in Garrett County, joined the Maryland Conservation Council and several concerned citizens in penning a letter late last month to wind proponents. The letter gives “official notice” to Constellation Green Energy LLC, Clipper Windpower Inc., Criterion Power Partners LLC, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative Inc., and the Garrett County commissioners that the installation and operation of the Constellation Wind Energy project will violate the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA).
“Available evidence demonstrates that the Constellation wind project will almost certainly result in unauthorized ‘takes’ of Indiana bats and Virginia big-eared bats, triggering criminal and civil enforcement actions,” a spokesperson for the group said. “Upon expiration of a 60 day period, suit may be filed in federal court.”
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