David Suzuki Foundation does not support wind turbines in IBA’s

A step from the David Suzuki Foundation; a 'wind concern' for one habitat

David Suzuki Foundation does not support wind turbines in IBA’s – letter to Min. of Envir. from Suzuki Foundation | SAVE OSTRANDER POINT: 

...renewable energy production, like other forms of land use development, can have negative impacts on wildlife habitat and other values, if projects are not planned and sited appropriately on the land base.

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We are particularly concerned with the proposal by Gilead Power Inc. to establish a wind energy project at Ostrander Point (EBR 011-5239). Ostrander Point falls within the globally significant Prince Edward County South Shore Important Bird Area (IBA) and represents important habitat for migrating and breeding birds in the region. It is a candidate Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI) and more than 200 different species of birds use the area, including 14 conservation priority species such as whip-poor-wills.
The David Suzuki Foundation believes that careful land use planning is key to ensure that energy production is balanced with the maintenance of wildlife habitat and other important environmental assets. For this reason, we urge you to follow the recommendation by the Ontario Environmental Commissioner to avoid locating new wind energy projects in IBAs, and respectfully ask that you reject the proposed wind development project planned for Ostrander Point given the vulnerability of this sensitive site to harm from development.

Yours sincerely

Dr. Faisal Moola, PhD
Director General, Ontario and Northern Canada
David Suzuki Foundation

The entire letter can be read at SAVE OSTRANDER POINT
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