Oceana County commissioners Thursday afternoon rejected the request by a private offshore wind turbine developer to move forward with…
By Eric Gaertner ( mlive )
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Source: mlive, August 13, 2010;
Proponents pointed to the need for renewable energy and the potential to create many jobs through a new manufacturing industry. Opponents, including a vocal group based in Pentwater, argued that the proposal threatens the area’s greatest asset, Lake Michigan, along with the connected tourism industry.