Landowners press county for environmental review, setbacks before large solar clearing
Multiple landowners told the Karnes County Commissioners Court the planned solar project needs more scrutiny — they asked developers and county staff for site-selection justification, biological and avian studies, and sufficient vegetative buffers before clearing work begins.
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During the public-comment portion of the Sept. 22 meeting, nearby landowners raised environmental and property concerns about a proposed large-scale solar project. Blake Claire, who identified himself and said he owns adjacent acreage, asked why the developer picked the site and requested more information about alternatives, biological and avian reviews, and a site-specific microclimate/thermal study extending roughly 300 meters beyond the array.
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