Resident tells supervisors AES Clean Energy wind proposal risks bats and wildlife

Nov 4, 2025

During public comment, Charles Tonkinson urged the Des Moines County Board to side with local conservation recommendations and criticized a letter from AES Clean Energy, citing concerns about turbine-induced vortices and impacts on bats and other wildlife.

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Charles Tonkinson of South Yonca addressed the Des Moines County Board during public comment on Nov. 5 about a letter the board received from AES Clean Energy concerning a proposed wind project.

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