We need you

Dear Commissioners,

Thank you for beginning the process of updating Whitman County’s outdated wind energy code with the moratorium. In light of Harvest Hills’ recent announcement threatening to bypass the county process and seek state-level approval, it is more critical than ever that you pass strong, enforceable protections for our community.

Massive industrial towers pose serious safety risks through mechanical failure, fire hazard, and ice throw, and their sheer size would permanently destroy the rural landscape that defines the Palouse. No corporation should be allowed to hold our county hostage with the threat of leaving — and no code should be written while influenced by such tactics.

I support Save the Palouse’s recommendations and urge you to prioritize robust protections:
– Strong setbacks from National Natural Landmarks, private homes, the Palouse Prairie, and sensitive wildlife areas,
– Height restrictions appropriate to the scale of our landscape,
– And full decommissioning and financial assurance requirements.

Regardless of Harvest Hills’ threats or EFSEC involvement, Whitman County must act now to defend public safety, private property rights, and the character of the Palouse.