Save LBI: “Promises and Realities -Wind Turbine Projects Off LBI Shores”

August 28, 2023

BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ (OCEAN)–Save LBI.org held an event last night called “Promises and Realities -Wind Turbine Projects Off LBI Shores” at the Bay Breeze Park Pavilion in Barnegat Light. Speakers at the event were: Kirk Larson Mayor of Barnegat Light, Craig Osten, SaveBLI, Jim Gutowski, A Fisherman’s Perspective, Chris Placitella, Attorney, Thomas Stavola, Attorney, Bob Stern, Ph.D., President Save Long Beach Island, Inc.

Save LBI is “a group of citizens working together to save Long Beach Island and the ocean from the destructive impact of the proposed wind project, and offer sensible renewable energy alternatives. We are a not-for-profit, non-partisan organization and do not endorse any candidates or politicians, but we do aggressively pursue programs, policies, and actions to protect the Island.

Full video and information provided below:

Video: Save LBI in Barnegat Light 8/27/23

https://www.facebook.com/savelbi/videos/315413530956328/


The post above was created by Denise Barclay Boccia.
Save LBI took the turbine photo from developer’s DEIS – added the Washington DC Monument, Barnegat Lighthouse, and a 6 ft man standing at the shoreline.
357 Turbines Across Long Beach Island
1,047 Total Height for each Turbine
**starting 8-12 miles offshore, will be the largest and most visible wind turbine project in the entire world!


Simulation above of Holyoke Ave. in Beach Haven provided by project developer in BOEM (DEIS).