🚫 Petition to Stop the Darien Natural Gas Plant (Foundry Ridge Energy Center) 🚫

We, the undersigned residents, property owners, and members of the surrounding communities, stand in strong opposition to the proposed Foundry Ridge Energy Center, a natural gas power plant planned in Darien, Wisconsin, and urge the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, DNR, and local/state elected officials to halt this project immediately!

❗ Why We Oppose the Plant:

• Health and Safety Risks: Natural gas plants release harmful emissions and pose significant health concerns, especially for nearby families, children, and the elderly.
• Environmental Damage: The plant threatens local air and water quality, wildlife, and contributes to long-term climate change.
• Lack of Community Benefit: This project does not provide local energy or meaningful long-term jobs. Invenergy, a Chicago-based company, plans to bring in out-of-state workers.
• Inadequate Notification: Many residents — including those in Tier 1 affected zones — were not informed about key meetings or provided the opportunity to voice concerns.
• Noise, Light, and Visual Pollution: A facility of this size will dramatically impact the rural character and quality of life in our community.

✅ We Call For:

• A halt to the approval and construction of the Foundry Ridge Energy Center.
• Transparent, public involvement for all residents affected by this project.

We urge the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, DNR, and our elected officials to act in the best interest of Darien and surrounding towns by rejecting this unnecessary and harmful project.