Curry County Republicans
Curry County, Oregon


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There is a Library Board election in May 2025

CCRCC wants to support SB 212 (read it here) and we are concerned about the attached letter from the Chetco Community Library Director.

Do you know how the library uses your tax dollars? Do you want to protect our children from inappropriate content?

Stay tuned as we near the election.

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NO OCEAN WIND TURBINES ALONG OREGON’S SOUTHERN COAST
A Look Back and a Path Forward

Coos Bay, OR — Oregonians Against Wind Turbines (OAWT) has long been at the forefront of opposing the massive offshore wind energy development proposed for Oregon's southern coast. Supported by both the state of Oregon and the federal government, this project wouldplace hundreds of towering wind turbines in near-shore ocean waters off Coos and Curry Counties. These turbines are designed to be as tall as the Empire State Building, disrupting the local environment and community.

The fight to stop this wind energy development has been a surprise to many South Coast residents, but for OAWT, the opposition began in earnest long before the 2024 proposals gained attention. Efforts to develop ocean energy in Oregon date back to 2013, when the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) received an unsolicited proposal from Oregon State University (OSU) to study the potential of wave energy offshore Newport, OR. The OSU’s Pacific Marine Energy Center, or PacWave, was initially seen as a small-scale research initiative aimed at advancing clean energy.

Voters are increasingly skeptical of the project, citing what they see as flawed science and poor economic projections. Many feel the proposed wind turbines are based on unreliable scientific data, as the projections have not been grounded in actual construction or operational experience. As a result, wind energy developers are struggling to estimate the true costs and risks of the project, leaving taxpayers and electricity consumers to bear the burden. The concern is that the government will step in to shield developers from financial failure through higher electricity rates, subsidies, and reimbursements.

Diane Rich, OAWT Co-Founder, adds, “The proposed wind turbine project is neither green nor economically viable. It would result in skyrocketing electric bills—up to 3 to 4 times higher for utility customers—and it’s based on bad science and questionable financial assumptions.”
While the victory on November 5 is a significant win for local residents, OAWT leaders caution that the fight is far from over. “We didn’t win the battle; we’ve won a step toward victory,” said Taylor.

Despite the strong local opposition, BOEM still has the power to push forward with the project without the transparency and oversight typically required for such large-scale developments. In fact, BOEM can still accept non-competitive, unsolicited proposals from developers—meaning future wind turbine proposals could bypass local planning controls and public involvement.
OAWT is closely monitoring this situation. Recently, a developer has submitted a noncompetitive request to lease the offshore acreage in question. While BOEM has not acted on the request yet, the potential for further development remains a concern.

“We will continue to advocate for the people of Coos and Curry Counties,” said Rich. “With over 30,000 voices already telling BOEM to stop, we are committed to ensuring that the will of the people is heard loud and clear."

Find out more at www.OAWT.org.  

About OAWT

Oregonians Against Wind Turbines (OAWT) is a grassroots organization dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and economic well-being of Oregon’s southern coast. We oppose the development of large-scale offshore wind energy projects that threaten our communities, environment, and way of life.

For more information, please contact Diane Rich or Rob Taylor at: OregoniansAgainstWindTurbines@proton.me.

 

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