Sweetwater County, Wyoming debates impact of wind energy development

The wind energy boom blowing through Sweetwater County will be a gale force soon and could threaten the region’s quality of life, a host of speakers said this week.

Officials urged residents to get involved early and often in the decision-making process. To be determined is where, how and how much energy development will occur in the county’s mostly undeveloped wind power industry.

People can expect wind power development to bring impacts to cities such as Rock Springs and Green River and to other county resources, including wildlife and recreation, speakers at Wednesday night’s heavily attended, county-sponsored forum said.

By JEFF GEARINO
Southwest Wyoming bureau

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