Wednesday, May 16, 2012

SUIT FILEDTO HALT OCOTILLO WIND

“This is nothing more than a public land grab for private profit. The BLM is literally giving this away to corporations…This may be out in the desert today, but tomorrow it could be in your backyard…Already over a dozen projects are proposed in San Diego and Imperial County.” – Robert Scheid, Viejas media relations


May 16, 2012 (La Jolla) – At a press conference yesterday outside the gleaming corporate towers occupied by Pattern Energy in La Jolla, a coalition of environmental groups, Native American tribes and outraged citizens urged President Barack Obama to stop fast-tracking of massive energy projects on public lands and halt construction at the Ocotillo Express wind facility immediately.

Heavy equipment has begun grading the site, ripping massive ocotillo cacti out by the roots, burying burrowing owl nesting sites and breaking hearts of the many people who love this desert land.

ECM has contacted the White House to request an interview with President Obama. We will publish any response once received.


Keeny Escalanti, president, Quechan Indians“How would you feel if the President proposed a wind project on top of your ancestors’ graves, or on top of Arlington National Cemetery?” asked Keeny Escalanti, president of the Quechan Indian tribe...

link here to original from East County Magazine

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