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bines. Looking the other way we admired the bat cave up on a gray cliff of the Snake Range, lofty Wheeler Peak looming above it in the distance. We asked how the BLM would mitigate for bat impacts from this wind farm so close? They told us "intensive mortality studies" would be carried out after the wind project was built. Mitigation would be a "design feature" later, in case bat deaths were high. We laughed—would the wind company truly consider cutting turbine operation during crucial migration times for the bat? "We are curious," said BLM. "We all want the data."

The home

of the

"DON'T

WORRY,

BE HOPI"

T-shirt

Aside from being approximately one mile

from the Rose Guano Cave, these huge wind turbines

would include large "lay down" areas" of bladed habitat

for construction of turbines, 28 miles of new

68-foot-wide roads, fiber optic line trenches,

plus microwave towers, substations,

maintenance facilities and employee parking lots

A unique selection of traditional Hopi larts, crafts, and cul-j tural items including •over 150 Katsina doffs done in the traditional style, as well as baskets.

ceremonial textiles, jewelry, pottery and more.

In an "off the record" conversation, a Nevada BLM employee who shall remain anonymous, told us that Spring Valley Wind LLC is only being reviewed with an Environmental Assessment with a short thirty day review period so the company can secure Federal grants and tax breaks by a 2010 deadline. (Although we just found out that the deadline has been extended to 2012.) We believe it is only fair that they prepare a full Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act and provide the public with a much longer review period. If you have a minute, you can ask them to do this too. The official BLM information can be found here: . http://www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/ely_field_office/blm_programs/energy/
spring_valley_wind.html Letters need to be sent by January 15th to: BLM Ely District Office, HC 33 Box 33500, Ely, NV 89301 attn: Project Manager Wells McGiffert. Comments maybe submitted electronically to springvalley@blm.gov

The renewable green economy is not living up to its commitment to the environment. It seems to have been designed for quick subsidies for energy developers. Somewhere lost in the process was respect for the creatures we share this place with. When the energy developers say "jump. The BLM does not have to always ask; How high?

We also have complete visitor information (including

connections for knowledgeable & articulate guides)

to make your visit to Hopi

a memorable & enjoyable one.

We are located 1 1/2 miles east of the

Hopi Cultural Center at MP 381 on HWY 264,

in the heart of the HOPI REZ

928.734.2478 POB 234 SECOND MESA, AZ 86043

www. basinandrangewatch. org

CARNIVORES! HERBIVORES! OMNIVORES!!!

We offer traditional & ethnic cuisine &

emphasize the use of high quality organic

ingredients & fresh seasonal produce.

ALL MENU ITEMS TO GO

352 N MAIN ST 259.6896

SUPPORT OUR ZEPHYR ADVERTISERS!!!

The Mojave and Great Basin Deserts -- home to a wide range of biodiverse communities, including people. Our aim is to celebrate the diversity of life here and highlight the threats to our desert home. This place is more than a wilderness, it is a living landscape, full of unique plants, animals, fungi, and people.

This site covers the geographic area of Mojave, Colorado, and Great Basin deserts centering around Nevada and California, but also venturing into Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Arizona. We especially explore the areas ignored by others (but cherished by many): the vast creosote and sagebrush flats, white playas, rocky hills, and pinyon-juniper mountains. These are not 'wastelands" but vibrant, rich, beautiful landscapes

that we call home.

Contact us at: editors@basinandrangewatch.org

R&F has the best

food in Monticello...

Great Food. Great Service.

Wednesday is

MEXICAN

night.

JUST A BLOCK EAST OF THE STOPLIGHT, ON THE ROAD TO CORTEZ

OPEN DAILY

MONTICELLO, UTAH

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	bines. Looking the other way we admired the bat cave up on a gray cliff of the Snake Range, lofty Wheeler Peak looming above it in the distance. We asked how the BLM would mitigate for bat impacts from this wind farm so close? They told us "intensive mortality studies" would be carried out after the wind project was built. Mitigation would be a "design feature" later, in case bat deaths were high. We laughed—would the wind company truly consider cutting turbine operation during crucial migration times for the bat? "We are curious," said BLM. "We all want the data." The home of the "DON'T WORRY, BE HOPI" T-shirt Aside from being approximately one mile from the Rose Guano Cave, these huge wind turbines would include large "lay down" areas" of bladed habitat for construction of turbines, 28 miles of new 68-foot-wide roads, fiber optic line trenches, plus microwave towers, substations, maintenance facilities and employee parking lots A unique selection of traditional Hopi larts, crafts, and cul-j tural items including •over 150 Katsina doffs done in the traditional style, as well as baskets. ceremonial textiles, jewelry, pottery and more. In an "off the record" conversation, a Nevada BLM employee who shall remain anonymous, told us that Spring Valley Wind LLC is only being reviewed with an Environmental Assessment with a short thirty day review period so the company can secure Federal grants and tax breaks by a 2010 deadline. (Although we just found out that the deadline has been extended to 2012.) We believe it is only fair that they prepare a full Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act and provide the public with a much longer review period. If you have a minute, you can ask them to do this too. The official BLM information can be found here: . http://www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/ely_field_office/blm_programs/energy/ spring_valley_wind.html Letters need to be sent by January 15th to: BLM Ely District Office, HC 33 Box 33500, Ely, NV 89301 attn: Project Manager Wells McGiffert. Comments maybe submitted electronically to springvalley@blm.gov The renewable green economy is not living up to its commitment to the environment. It seems to have been designed for quick subsidies for energy developers. Somewhere lost in the process was respect for the creatures we share this place with. When the energy developers say "jump. The BLM does not have to always ask; How high? We also have complete visitor information (including connections for knowledgeable & articulate guides) to make your visit to Hopi a memorable & enjoyable one. We are located 1 1/2 miles east of the Hopi Cultural Center at MP 381 on HWY 264, in the heart of the HOPI REZ 928.734.2478 POB 234 SECOND MESA, AZ 86043 www. basinandrangewatch. org CARNIVORES! HERBIVORES! OMNIVORES!!! We offer traditional & ethnic cuisine & emphasize the use of high quality organic ingredients & fresh seasonal produce. ALL MENU ITEMS TO GO 352 N MAIN ST 259.6896 SUPPORT OUR ZEPHYR ADVERTISERS!!! The Mojave and Great Basin Deserts -- home to a wide range of biodiverse communities, including people. Our aim is to celebrate the diversity of life here and highlight the threats to our desert home. This place is more than a wilderness, it is a living landscape, full of unique plants, animals, fungi, and people. This site covers the geographic area of Mojave, Colorado, and Great Basin deserts centering around Nevada and California, but also venturing into Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Arizona. We especially explore the areas ignored by others (but cherished by many): the vast creosote and sagebrush flats, white playas, rocky hills, and pinyon-juniper mountains. These are not 'wastelands" but vibrant, rich, beautiful landscapes that we call home. Contact us at: editors@basinandrangewatch.org R&F has the best food in Monticello... Great Food. Great Service. Wednesday is MEXICAN night. JUST A BLOCK EAST OF THE STOPLIGHT, ON THE ROAD TO CORTEZ OPEN DAILY MONTICELLO, UTAH

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