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Visitor gives planning commission handout on Virginia Tech study of solar farms' effects on soil and water
Summary
A visitor provided the commission a handout about Virginia Tech research into utility‑scale solar farms' potential impacts on soil and stormwater; he referenced related issues reported in nearby counties.
During public comment at the Sept. 12 meeting, Robert Carlson of North Tazewell handed the commission a printed summary concerning Virginia Tech’s research into the impact of utility‑scale solar farms on soil and stormwater runoff and discussed solar farm issues in neighboring counties.
Carlson’s handout will be attached to the minutes, according to the record. He did not request action by the commission in the minutes; the item was recorded under the Citizens Comments section.
