Potential Alliant Columbia County Wind Project Garners Opposition

Potential Alliant Columbia County wind project garners opposition

RIO — Rural Columbia County residents are raising concerns about a wind farm proposed for about 48,000 acres in the southeast area of the county.

Potential Alliant Energy wind project in Columbia County draws opposition

Rural Columbia County residents are raising concerns about a wind farm proposed for about 48,000 acres in the southeast area of the county. Alliant Energy hosted a public information session June 12 at Rio Middle/High School about the project, which is expected to include between 40 and 50 large-sized turbines. Residents’ concerns include the presence of wind turbines on farmland, potential threats to birds, hunting infringement, firefighters’ a…