August 8, 2003

 

William Mills, Editorial Page Editor

The Cape Cod Times

Fax (508) 771-3292

 

Dear Editor:

 

We agree with Senator Kennedy’s call for a national wind energy policy and a programmatic environmental review of offshore wind farm proposals (“Create a national wind energy policy,” 8/8/03). Our organizations stand united with the Senator in favor of the creation of safe, renewable energy plants in places where these facilities are appropriate. Likewise, we support the protection of birds, marine mammals, and their coastal habitats through our national and state environmental laws.

 

We commend Senator Kennedy for taking a strong but reasonable position on the development of wind energy in our coastal waters. We agree with him that offshore wind farms “hold significant promise, but they also raise significant questions,” and we have faith that our country can address those questions so that the promise may be fulfilled.

 

Sincerely,

 

John W. Grandy, Ph.D., Senior Vice President

The Humane Society of the United States

 

Daniel J. Morast, President

International Wildlife Coalition

 

Peter Bender, Executive Director

The Pegasus Foundation

 

Lindsey B. Counsell, Executive Director

Three Bays Preservation

 

Sue Fisher, U.S. Director

Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society

 

 

 

Please contact Jessica Almy at the HSUS Cape Wildlife Center at (508) 362-0111, ext. 105 for contact information for the above-signed individuals.

 

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