A recent proposal to build 40 large wind turbines in Penn Forest Township has generated intense opposition. State Representative Doyle Heffley has stated “I am opposed to the possibility of wind turbines tarnishing our beautiful landscape.” and he has mentioned the possible bad effects on tourism.
A recent letter by Towamensing Township resident George White, Jr., published in the Times News questioned Heffley’s failure to also oppose the PennEast/UGI pipeline. Here are some excerpts from that letter:
Why is Heffley staying silent with regard to the proposed PennEast pipeline that would cut a scar throughout our beautiful Carbon County.
With a clear-cut path of 100 feet wide, the proposed route crosses wetlands and stream corridors of Lehigh River and Beltzville State Park....
Not to mention Hickory Run State Park, other state parks, and many acres of our forests which will be scarred forever.
Heffley should be supporting the Carbon County commissioners and all the municipalities that have formally opposed the construction of the PennEast pipeline.
I’m rather curious about Heffley’s position myself.
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