CAWTILE, Elected Officials Voice Opposition to Wind Turbines at Sunset Bay Rally

The Citizens Against Wind Turbines in Lake Erie (CAWTILE) returned to northern Chautauqua County on Wednesday to call on Governor Kathy Hochul and leadership in Albany to reject legislation that would establish a pilot program for turbine development in the lake. At a rally at the Sunset Bay Beach Club, CAWTILE President Patty Meckes announced that more than 90% of municipalities across Chautauqua and Erie counties have passed resolutions rejecting the placing of turbines in the lake. She says Western New Yorkers are "standing strong"... 

Patty Meckes: Western New Yorkers are standing strong

Several local and state-elected officials joined CAWTILE. State Senator George Borrello said the group's effort has been a "David vs. Goliath" story. He added that the idea of industrial turbines in Lake Erie "was a bad idea 15 years ago, and it's going to continue to be a bad idea"...

George Borrello: sacrificing the lake is criminal

The Chautauqua County Legislature was among the lawmaking bodies this year that passed resolutions opposing turbines in the lake. Legislator Tom Harmon of Silver Creek says he worked hard to get the legislature to pass a measure...

Tom Harmon: honored to be part of the effort

To date, all but four towns in Chautauqua County have officially gone on record opposing wind turbines in Lake Erie. Elected officials from Erie and Genesee counties were also present for the rally, along with a representative from Congressman Nick Langworthy's Office. It marked the third year in a row CAWTILE has held a rally in Sunset Bay.

Photos by Greg Larson