Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] Amherst Island Wind Project

2014-01-17 Thread gochfeldlaw 
Has an Environmental Impact Statement been prepared?
If so, is it available so that one might cite to it?

Bob G.

 

 

 

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From: Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes 
To: NYSBIRDS-L 
Sent: Fri, Jan 17, 2014 11:13 am
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] Amherst Island Wind Project


I know many of you know about or have birded Amherst Island in Lake Ontario. 
Please see the message below, forwarded by Bill Evans to Cayugabirds-L, 
originally posted to the Kingston Field Naturalists Facebook page.


Sincerely,
Chris T-H




Begin forwarded message:


From:Bill Evans 

Subject:[cayugabirds-l] Amherst Island Wind Project

Date:January 17, 2014 10:39:46 AM EST

To:Cayuga Birds 

Reply-To:Bill Evans 





Cayugabirders,
The public comment period for the proposed Amherst Island Wind Farm is now 
open.  The message below was posted to the Kingston Field Naturalists Facebook 
page last night.
**
Birders and Naturalists: 

Opposition to wind turbines on Amherst Island has entered the next phase and we 
need your help. This is a plea to join Jean Iron, Ron Pittaway, Dr. Roberta 
Bondar, and birders worldwide to oppose wind turbines on the Island and in 
particular adjacent to Owl Woods, world famous as a birding destination and a 
favourite for life owls. 

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has invited public comments on a 
Renewable Energy Approval application by Windlectric/Algonquin Power to build 
up to 36 industrial wind turbines on Amherst Island. Comments must be received 
by March 8, 2014.

The posting is here on the Environmental Registry (or visit www.ebr.gov.on.ca 
and enter the number 012-0774 in the search line.) 

You are asked to send one email to oppose the industrialization of Amherst 
Island by writing to Susanne Edwards, Ontario Ministry of the Environment (with 
EBR 012-0774 in the subject line) by March 8, 2014.

To: susanne.edwa...@ontario.ca, with copies toprem...@ontario.ca, 
minister@ontario.ca, ian.parr...@ontario.ca andprotec...@kos.net 

Please tell the Ministry in your words why it is important to preserve Amherst 
Island. Some of the key messages you may wish to address include:
• All of Amherst Island is an Important Bird Area of Global Significance on the 
Atlantic Migratory flyway and is home to 34 species at risk including 
Blanding’s Turtle. Habitat will be fragmented and lost.
• The Island is internationally recognized for concentrations of wintering 
hawks and owls, with birders travelling from around the world to visit Owl 
Woods, where it is possible to see up to 11 species of owls.
• Amherst Island was ranked second in biodiversity significance (Lake Ontario 
Islands –
Northeast), and includes 400 hectares of Provincially Significant Coastal 
Wetland.
• Amherst Island is one of Nature’s jewels in Lake Ontario — of similar 
significance to
Point Pelee for migratory birds 

Named one of the Top Ten Endangered Places in Canada by the Heritage Canada 
Foundation (now known as Heritage Canada The National Trust) due to the threat 
of wind turbines on its rich cultural and natural heritage, Amherst Island is 
simply the wrong place for wind turbines. 

You can learn more about Amherst Island at: Facebook: 
www.facebook.com/ProtectAmherstIsland .
Web: protectamherstisland.com


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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] Amherst Island Wind Project

2014-01-17 Thread Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes 
I know many of you know about or have birded Amherst Island in Lake Ontario. 
Please see the message below, forwarded by Bill Evans to Cayugabirds-L, 
originally posted to the Kingston Field Naturalists Facebook page.

Sincerely,
Chris T-H


Begin forwarded message:

From: Bill Evans mailto:wrev...@clarityconnect.com>>
Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Amherst Island Wind Project
Date: January 17, 2014 10:39:46 AM EST
To: Cayuga Birds mailto:cayugabird...@cornell.edu>>
Reply-To: Bill Evans 
mailto:wrev...@clarityconnect.com>>

Cayugabirders,
The public comment period for the proposed Amherst Island Wind Farm is now 
open.  The message below was posted to the Kingston Field Naturalists Facebook 
page last night.
**
Birders and Naturalists:

Opposition to wind turbines on Amherst Island has entered the next phase and we 
need your help. This is a plea to join Jean Iron, Ron Pittaway, Dr. Roberta 
Bondar, and birders worldwide to oppose wind turbines on the Island and in 
particular adjacent to Owl Woods, world famous as a birding destination and a 
favourite for life owls.

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has invited public comments on a 
Renewable Energy Approval application by Windlectric/Algonquin Power to build 
up to 36 industrial wind turbines on Amherst Island. Comments must be received 
by March 8, 2014.

The posting is here on the Environmental Registry (or visit www.ebr.gov.on.ca 
and enter the number 012-0774 in the search line.)

You are asked to send one email to oppose the industrialization of Amherst 
Island by writing to Susanne Edwards, Ontario Ministry of the Environment (with 
EBR 012-0774 in the subject line) by March 8, 2014.

To: susanne.edwa...@ontario.ca, with copies 
to prem...@ontario.ca, minister@ontario.ca, 
ian.parr...@ontario.ca and 
protec...@kos.net

Please tell the Ministry in your words why it is important to preserve Amherst 
Island. Some of the key messages you may wish to address include:
• All of Amherst Island is an Important Bird Area of Global Significance on the 
Atlantic Migratory flyway and is home to 34 species at risk including 
Blanding’s Turtle. Habitat will be fragmented and lost.
• The Island is internationally recognized for concentrations of wintering 
hawks and owls, with birders travelling from around the world to visit Owl 
Woods, where it is possible to see up to 11 species of owls.
• Amherst Island was ranked second in biodiversity significance (Lake Ontario 
Islands –
Northeast), and includes 400 hectares of Provincially Significant Coastal 
Wetland.
• Amherst Island is one of Nature’s jewels in Lake Ontario — of similar 
significance to
Point Pelee for migratory birds

Named one of the Top Ten Endangered Places in Canada by the Heritage Canada 
Foundation (now known as Heritage Canada The National Trust) due to the threat 
of wind turbines on its rich cultural and natural heritage, Amherst Island is 
simply the wrong place for wind turbines.

You can learn more about Amherst Island at: Facebook: 
www.facebook.com/ProtectAmherstIsland .
Web: protectamherstisland.com
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W: 607-254-2418   M: 607-351-5740   F: 607-254-1132
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[nysbirds-l] Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] Amherst Island Wind Project

2014-01-17 Thread Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes 
I know many of you know about or have birded Amherst Island in Lake Ontario. 
Please see the message below, forwarded by Bill Evans to Cayugabirds-L, 
originally posted to the Kingston Field Naturalists Facebook page.

Sincerely,
Chris T-H


Begin forwarded message:

From: Bill Evans wrev...@clarityconnect.commailto:wrev...@clarityconnect.com
Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Amherst Island Wind Project
Date: January 17, 2014 10:39:46 AM EST
To: Cayuga Birds cayugabird...@cornell.edumailto:cayugabird...@cornell.edu
Reply-To: Bill Evans 
wrev...@clarityconnect.commailto:wrev...@clarityconnect.com

Cayugabirders,
The public comment period for the proposed Amherst Island Wind Farm is now 
open.  The message below was posted to the Kingston Field Naturalists Facebook 
page last night.
**
Birders and Naturalists:

Opposition to wind turbines on Amherst Island has entered the next phase and we 
need your help. This is a plea to join Jean Iron, Ron Pittaway, Dr. Roberta 
Bondar, and birders worldwide to oppose wind turbines on the Island and in 
particular adjacent to Owl Woods, world famous as a birding destination and a 
favourite for life owls.

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has invited public comments on a 
Renewable Energy Approval application by Windlectric/Algonquin Power to build 
up to 36 industrial wind turbines on Amherst Island. Comments must be received 
by March 8, 2014.

The posting is here on the Environmental Registry (or visit www.ebr.gov.on.ca 
and enter the number 012-0774 in the search line.)

You are asked to send one email to oppose the industrialization of Amherst 
Island by writing to Susanne Edwards, Ontario Ministry of the Environment (with 
EBR 012-0774 in the subject line) by March 8, 2014.

To: susanne.edwa...@ontario.camailto:susanne.edwa...@ontario.ca, with copies 
to prem...@ontario.camailto:prem...@ontario.ca, minister@ontario.ca, 
ian.parr...@ontario.camailto:ian.parr...@ontario.ca and 
protec...@kos.netmailto:protec...@kos.net

Please tell the Ministry in your words why it is important to preserve Amherst 
Island. Some of the key messages you may wish to address include:
• All of Amherst Island is an Important Bird Area of Global Significance on the 
Atlantic Migratory flyway and is home to 34 species at risk including 
Blanding’s Turtle. Habitat will be fragmented and lost.
• The Island is internationally recognized for concentrations of wintering 
hawks and owls, with birders travelling from around the world to visit Owl 
Woods, where it is possible to see up to 11 species of owls.
• Amherst Island was ranked second in biodiversity significance (Lake Ontario 
Islands –
Northeast), and includes 400 hectares of Provincially Significant Coastal 
Wetland.
• Amherst Island is one of Nature’s jewels in Lake Ontario — of similar 
significance to
Point Pelee for migratory birds

Named one of the Top Ten Endangered Places in Canada by the Heritage Canada 
Foundation (now known as Heritage Canada The National Trust) due to the threat 
of wind turbines on its rich cultural and natural heritage, Amherst Island is 
simply the wrong place for wind turbines.

You can learn more about Amherst Island at: Facebook: 
www.facebook.com/ProtectAmherstIsland .
Web: protectamherstisland.comhttp://protectamherstisland.com
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] Amherst Island Wind Project

2014-01-17 Thread gochfeldlaw 
Has an Environmental Impact Statement been prepared?
If so, is it available so that one might cite to it?

Bob G.

 

 

 

-Original Message-
From: Christopher T. Tessaglia-Hymes c...@cornell.edu
To: NYSBIRDS-L nysbird...@list.cornell.edu
Sent: Fri, Jan 17, 2014 11:13 am
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: [cayugabirds-l] Amherst Island Wind Project


I know many of you know about or have birded Amherst Island in Lake Ontario. 
Please see the message below, forwarded by Bill Evans to Cayugabirds-L, 
originally posted to the Kingston Field Naturalists Facebook page.


Sincerely,
Chris T-H




Begin forwarded message:


From:Bill Evans wrev...@clarityconnect.com

Subject:[cayugabirds-l] Amherst Island Wind Project

Date:January 17, 2014 10:39:46 AM EST

To:Cayuga Birds cayugabird...@cornell.edu

Reply-To:Bill Evans wrev...@clarityconnect.com





Cayugabirders,
The public comment period for the proposed Amherst Island Wind Farm is now 
open.  The message below was posted to the Kingston Field Naturalists Facebook 
page last night.
**
Birders and Naturalists: 

Opposition to wind turbines on Amherst Island has entered the next phase and we 
need your help. This is a plea to join Jean Iron, Ron Pittaway, Dr. Roberta 
Bondar, and birders worldwide to oppose wind turbines on the Island and in 
particular adjacent to Owl Woods, world famous as a birding destination and a 
favourite for life owls. 

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has invited public comments on a 
Renewable Energy Approval application by Windlectric/Algonquin Power to build 
up to 36 industrial wind turbines on Amherst Island. Comments must be received 
by March 8, 2014.

The posting is here on the Environmental Registry (or visit www.ebr.gov.on.ca 
and enter the number 012-0774 in the search line.) 

You are asked to send one email to oppose the industrialization of Amherst 
Island by writing to Susanne Edwards, Ontario Ministry of the Environment (with 
EBR 012-0774 in the subject line) by March 8, 2014.

To: susanne.edwa...@ontario.ca, with copies toprem...@ontario.ca, 
minister@ontario.ca, ian.parr...@ontario.ca andprotec...@kos.net 

Please tell the Ministry in your words why it is important to preserve Amherst 
Island. Some of the key messages you may wish to address include:
• All of Amherst Island is an Important Bird Area of Global Significance on the 
Atlantic Migratory flyway and is home to 34 species at risk including 
Blanding’s Turtle. Habitat will be fragmented and lost.
• The Island is internationally recognized for concentrations of wintering 
hawks and owls, with birders travelling from around the world to visit Owl 
Woods, where it is possible to see up to 11 species of owls.
• Amherst Island was ranked second in biodiversity significance (Lake Ontario 
Islands –
Northeast), and includes 400 hectares of Provincially Significant Coastal 
Wetland.
• Amherst Island is one of Nature’s jewels in Lake Ontario — of similar 
significance to
Point Pelee for migratory birds 

Named one of the Top Ten Endangered Places in Canada by the Heritage Canada 
Foundation (now known as Heritage Canada The National Trust) due to the threat 
of wind turbines on its rich cultural and natural heritage, Amherst Island is 
simply the wrong place for wind turbines. 

You can learn more about Amherst Island at: Facebook: 
www.facebook.com/ProtectAmherstIsland .
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W: 607-254-2418   M: 607-351-5740   F: 607-254-1132
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