WIND FARM PROJECT
The Lake Winnebago Wind Farm Project (LWWFP) is coming to fruition. The
seemingly endless hours, weeks, and months of planning are about to pay off.
A final go-ahead is expected any day from the DNR. It is a win-win
situation for all. You can expect your electric bill to drop substantially
once it's in operation. We have eliminated all objections to noise by
locating the facility right in the middle of the lake. The only apparent
downside might be that more than a few gulls might get their wings clipped.
Projects such as this are becoming common in the North Atlantic but
with one distinct difference. The ocean doesn't freeze and they use floating
platforms. Here we will use a permanent platform built on pilings similar to
a bridge or large pier. The area under these platforms will provide
additional spawning grounds for marine life and are destined to become
favorite hot spots for area fishermen. The base of each of these mammoth
towers may also provide new opportunities for small seasonal businesses such
as bait shops, taverns, and restaurants. Summer of course would be the
optimum season, but January and February would provide another eight weeks
or so of business to round out the year depending on the ice depth.
The wind farm has been a well kept secret until now, almost as well
kept as the sightings of a strange unidentified creature in the lake.
Sightings have increased to the point where they can no longer be ignored. I
personally hesitate referring to it as a monster, but small children should
be warned. There have been no injuries (or worse), no photographs exist, but
fishermen have been asked to give their descriptions to local artists.
Depictions may be viewed Saturday night at the downtown Gallery Walk.
Citizens wanting more detail, and politicians needing to 'catch up on
their homework' can find out more by contacting the North Eastern Wisconsin
United For Future Development Association (NEWUFFDA).
Thank you.
Gary Jepson
Oshkosh
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