Windmill farm seeks permit to kill eagles

[cali]

A large wind farm in Solano County would be the first renewable energy project in the nation to be issued a permit to kill eagles under a plan released Thursday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The proposal, outlined in a draft environmental report, is to issue a golden eagle take permit to the Shiloh IV Wind Project, on 3,500 acres in the Montezuma Hills between Rio Vista and Fairfield.

The unusual plan would allow the company's 50 wind turbines to kill up to five golden eagles over a five-year period in exchange for a series of measures to protect the big birds, including the retrofitting of 133 nearby power poles to prevent electrocutions.

"The bottom line is a permit will help preserve eagles," said Scott Flaherty, the deputy assistant regional director of external affairs for the Fish and Wildlife Service. "I think it really does set a precedent. It shows the service can work with wind energy companies ... and ensure that we conserve eagles and other wildlife."

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http://www.sfgate.com/science/article/Windmill-farm-seeks-permit-to-kill-eagles-4847110.php

[Lasher]

1. Killing eagles to save eagles.

Reminds me of our adventures in the Mideast.

[dixiegrrrrl]

2. Typical mentality..

We want to kill: ( insert name here)
in order to protect them.