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Idaho House adopts measures urging federal review, opposes Lava Ridge wind project on BLM land
Summary
The Idaho House passed a joint memorial and a concurrent resolution on Feb. 20 expressing opposition to the Lava Ridge wind energy project on federal Bureau of Land Management lands, citing local impacts on roads, wells and aquifers and concerns that generated power would flow out of state.
The Idaho House passed House Joint Memorial 5 by voice vote and House Concurrent Resolution 8 by roll call on Feb. 20, formally asking federal officials and Congress to reconsider the Lava Ridge wind-energy project proposed on Bureau of Land Management lands in the Magic Valley.
Supporters said the downsized project still would cover a large area, require extensive road construction, and could threaten local water resources and community character. "We don't want any of the turbines in our area," Representative John Madelford said during debate, quoting Senator Jim Risch's phrase, "no means no." The House Joint Memorial was approved by voice vote; the subsequent concurrent resolution passed on a roll call (68 ayes, 2 absent/excused).
The measure before the House frames the action as a request to federal decision-makers…
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