Wind
Power Development
Although Audubon of Kansas
generally supports the development of alternative energy sources, we have
taken to court the issues involving the potential development of industrial
wind power complexes within the Tallgrass Prairie of Kansas. We hope this
page will help you understand our position in this complex issue.
AOK's Position Statement
Audubon of Kansas favors the development of wind energy in appropriate
areas where the natural and cultural integrity of the landscape and other
important resources will not be substantially diminished. But, in terms
of threatened biomes, the Tallgrass Prairie is the North American continent
equivalent of the once vast tropical rain forests which have been devastated
in places such as Madagascar and Brazil. (Continue).
AOK has been a leading advocate for the conservation
of the Flint Hills and the responsible siting of wind development We have
been a constant voice from the beginning and stand firm on our commitment.
Read an except from a past newsletter to learn more about our work. (Continue).
Audubon of Kansas Joins Lawsuits to protect
the Flint Hills
(Additional Information).
Wind Energy Production Costs
The problem with wind energy is that it has a very low capacity factor.
Read an easy-to-understand comparison of the costs associated with wind,
coal and nuclear power production. (Continue).
Wind Farms Costly for Kansans
Wind farms proposed for the state of Kansas would take money out of citizens'
pockets, harm the Kansas economy, and provide few if any environmental
benefits, a new study finds. (Continue). |
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"I am concerned about the huge scale of the windmills in comparison to the landscape. A wind generator is 80 times taller than a large horse. It`s the visual domination and the obliteration of the natural landscape that concerns me". - Phil Epp, Kansas Artist, Artists Against Windfarms |
What
Can I Do?
Many people in the Flint Hills and throughout Kansas are concerned about
the potential destruction of intact prairie landscapes by the intrusion
of large-scale industrial wind turbine complexes. Here are a few ideas
of what you can do! (Continue)
Impact on Prairie-Chickens Studied
Dr. Robert J. Robel's study, the Expected Impacts on Greater Prairie-Chickens
of Establishing a Wind Turbine Facility Near Rosalia, Kansas. Prepared
for Zilkha Renewable Energy, September 2002.
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Visit
our blog for a list of media articles about Windpower Development.
Add new articles and join the discussion!
Links to learn more:
Protect the Flint Hills
U.S. Departments of Energy
Artists Against Windfarms
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