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If or when Pattern Energy submits their application to the Public Service Commission (PSC) for the Uplands Wind project, we will post an update on this petition with step-by-step instructions for how to post comments on the PSC docket. We will need your prompt participation. Thank you for signing this petition. 

Only together we can do this! Southwest Wisconsin is an area deeply connected to its unique and fragile geological features. It is underlayed by soft and erodible rock, primarily limestone and dolomite. This geological composition means that when slightly acidic water interacts with soluble minerals in the rock, it creates fissures, caves, and sinkholes, facilitating the movement and storage of water. This natural process is what creates the many springs, creeks, ravines, and bluffs that define our picturesque landscape. However, this area is now under threat from the potential installation of industrial wind turbines.

The construction and operation of these turbines could have devastating effects on the Driftless Area’s environment. The heavy foundations and access roads needed for these turbines could alter the drainage patterns and groundwater flow, disrupting the delicate balance of the ecosystem. Furthermore, there is a significant risk of leaching toxic lead into wells and streams from ancient mines stirred up by construction activities and by vibrations caused by turbine operations. This potential contamination poses a direct threat to our local water supply, affecting both humans and wildlife.

Preserving Southwest Wisconsin’s unique ecosystem is essential. There are alternative locations more suitable for wind turbines that do not carry the same environmental risks. Moreover, investing in smaller-scale renewable energy solutions or technologies that do not require such invasive construction methods should be prioritized to protect our natural resources.

We must act now to prevent irreversible damage to the Driftless Area. By signing this petition, you are standing up for the preservation of our natural heritage and advocating for the exploration of environmentally safe renewable energy solutions. Let us protect Southwest Wisconsin's unique landscape for future generations.

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