Clinton & Jackson County Iowa Residents are being threatened by 600ft PLUS industrial wind turbines. Current setbacks from homes are closer than a quarter of a mile! This petition is brought to you by a collection of residents who vehemently oppose the construction of industrial wind turbines in our area based on scientific research, negatively impacted individuals' experiences, and factual data being ignored by our governing authorities and renewable energy advocates.

Our group advocates for ordinances that prioritize the well-being of people, animals, birds, and the local native environment. Extensive research and numerous court rulings have unequivocally demonstrated the detrimental effects of industrial turbines on both our natural surroundings and economies. It is high time that we heed and follow the guidance of scientific evidence.

We invite you to explore our Facebook group, where you can engage with like-minded individuals who share a deep appreciation for Clinton County’s and Jackson County’s heritage and a commitment to continuing a legacy future generations will be proud to inherit.

Please sign and share this petition to your neighbors as well as our lawmakers, to encourage making positive, neighborly decisions by setting firm boundaries around wind ordinances in our community. 

Thank you for being here.

I agree that any industrial wind ordinances in Clinton County, IA should include:

A setback distance of 7920 feet from occupied dwellings and livestock facilities.
A setback distance of 2640 feet from non-participating property lines.
A setback distance of 2640 feet from any known fault lines.
Turbines shall not be permitted on highly productive soils where 25% or more of the parcel of land has been rated at 63 CSR2 or above. 
475 foot Height Limit for all wind turbines
No more than 50 wind turbines shall be placed in Clinton County.
Public conservation lands shall follow Fish and Wildlife Agency and DNR’s Environmental review recommendations as listed below:
      *all public lands buffered 1 mile

      * known bald eagle nests and bat roosting habitats with unknown activity buffered 3 miles

      * known active bald eagle nests and bat roosting habitats with known activity buffered five miles

      * 40 + acre tracts of grassland, forest, or wetlands buffered 0.5 mile

      *Bird Conservation Areas buffered 1 mile