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Atmosphere of suspicion created 84-turbine Vineyard Wind project

R.I. fishermen critical of wind farm plan - Providence Journal -Just like with Vineyard Wind spacing of the project's turbines

Fishing Industry : Too Many Ocean Wind Turbines To Allow Fishing
Fishing Industry : Too Many Ocean Wind Turbines To Allow Fishing (Photo illustration/Guillaume Federighi)

By Alex Kuffner
Journal Staff Writer

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8/4/19

"Now, amid an atmosphere of suspicion created by the 84-turbine Vineyard Wind project, the next offshore wind proposal in line is being considered for a key approval by the state Coastal Resources Management Council. And there are concerns that the project, the South Fork Wind Farm, will lead to more difficulties for commercial fishermen who ply their trade in the waters between Block Island and Martha’s Vineyard."

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"Just like with Vineyard Wind, the potential complications arise from the orientation and spacing of the project’s turbines."

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