Petition to Oppose Wind Turbines on Florida Beaches

The Surfrider Foundation Treasure Coast Chapter, oppose the plan proposed by Florida Power and Light (FPL) to construct six, 400-foot commercialwind turbines on South Hutchinson beaches. See the campaign at www.gopetition.com Reasons for the campaign: 1) non-compliance with county height restrictions; 2) breach of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) as designated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection; 3) negatively impacting over eight acres of upland preserve and vital mangrove forest without pursuing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) from the Army Corps of Engineers; 4) potential for severe beach erosion in a major storm event due to tidal surge and wave action deflecting off the massive reinforced concrete turbine bases (estimated by FPL to measure 10 feet tall and up to 100 in diameter); 5) short project life span due to predicted rising sea levels over the next three decades; 6) restriction of public access and enjoyment of the Walton Rocks Beach one of St. Lucie Countys most prized natural treasures. See www.gopetition.com

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