BERLIN – County officials agreed to share their objections to offshore wind with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers this week.
On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to send the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) their concerns regarding US Wind’s proposed offshore wind project. The USACE is soliciting comments as it reviews a permit application from US Wind.
“They’re not only detrimental to the look of the ocean in Ocean City they are going to be detrimental to the fishing industry and many other activities,” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said.
Staff advised the commissioners during Tuesday’s meeting that USACE was seeking comments on US Wind’s application until Dec. 5.
“These comments are to help evaluate the impacts of this proposed activity and to determine whether to issue a permit for this proposal,” Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young said. “We are seeking permission to submit comments in regard to this notice.”
Wasn’t the plan the build the windmills far uptown and far off shore, past the horizon (I.e. Too far away to see from land, and nowhere near the inlet, harbor, or other waterways needed for the fishing industry)?