Several members of the Audubon Society of Missouri (ASM) have drawn attention to and expressed concern and opposition to Element Power’s Mill Creek Wind Farm, a proposed turbine generation project of more than 100 towers in Holt County, Missouri, which, if built will be within three miles of Squaw Creek NWR, a major stopover on the Central Flyway.

The location of this project poses serious threat of collisions by birds, including ducks, geese, swans, eagles and hawks. In anticipation of the high probability of collisions, the company has already applied for a permit to allow them to “take” Bald Eagles to avoid the fines that would otherwise ensue.

As president of ASM I am contacting several organizations. ASM has no paid staff, and has limited resources. Will your organization mount any opposition to this project? Do you know of any coalition of organizations working to oppose it?

Members of ASM have shown a desire to be a part of an active opposition to the project, and to assist as much as our limited resources can. Please advise me of your organization’s position on this issue, intended action, and how ASM can best assist.

June Newman

President, The Audubon Society of Missouri