[Hvcatskillcewg] Wind energy projects

[mjd]

Wind energy projectsThanks David, for pursuing this: it certainly helps all of us land trusts to be in touch with Ag and Markets, to be able to anticipate future uses of land to the best of our limited ability. A resounding, Yes, let's learn all about it. Best regards, Michael
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: David Diaz 
  To: hvcatskillcewg at lists.ltanet.org 
  Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 10:28 AM
  Subject: [Hvcatskillcewg] Wind energy projects


  I recently spoke with Mike Saviola from the Dept of Ag and Markets regarding best management practices for wind energy projects .  Mike is located in western New York and works with landowners and contractors to greatly reduce soil loss as a result of windmill construction and maintenance.  He said that in many cases they are able to actually improve conditions on the property (ie shoring up roads, reducing previous erosion problems, etc), thereby aiding ag operations and improving production.  Poorly conceived and managed/executed wind power projects can cause serious damage.

  I mentioned that many land conservation organizations (including SH) are thinking about drafting brand new or updating old conservation easement language regarding wind and solar energy projects.  I also mentioned our working group.  He said that I should contact his Albany counterpart (Matt Brower) and ask him to come and speak to the group.  It's likely that what would be presented would help easement drafting and other efforts.  If possible we may be able to combine it with solar/geothermal or some other topics. 

  I sent an exploratory email to Matt Brower asking if he speaks with groups and such.  He responded positively. 

  Is this something the group might be interested to learn more about sometime in the future?  

  David M. Diaz
  Conservation Easement Manager
  Scenic Hudson, Inc.
  Tel: 845 473 4440 x223
  Fax: 845 473 2648
  ddiaz at scenichudson.org 
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