I have lived  on this migrational flyway for over a decade and see first-hand thousands of migrating birds making safe passage through here. They depend on the only route they have ever known, and that is just one of the many reasons why I know this would be a devestating area to build such a project of the Wind Farms. Reguardless of our need for new energy, we must think about not just how it will effect us now, but how it will effect us for years to come. Below are my previous posts and updates on these Wind Farm Projects . 

http://birdbits.bravejournal.com/entry/19422
May 15th, 2006
Devastating Obstacles for Migrating Birds

http://birdbits.bravejournal.com/entry/19978
May 20th, 2006
Devastating Obstacles for Migrating Birds-Update

http://birdbits.bravejournal.com/entry/27966
December 9th, 2007
Reviewing the wind turbines

http://birdbits.bravejournal.com/entry/27942
January 8th, 2008
Still debating Wind Farms in South Texas

I recieved this latest update and sent a message expressing my concerns and would like to ask you all to take a couple minutes to read about it and  send a message too. Not only will this effect this South Texas coastal area , but migrational wildlife from all around the globe as well:

POORLY PLANNED ENERGY PROJECTS THREATEN THE TEXAS COAST - urge action from Corps of Engineers

Two wind farm projects are in the early stages of construction in Kenedy County, Texas. Although a move to wind energy is a critical step in protecting the Gulf from the impacts of global warming, no energy project should be allowed to jeopardize important natural resources. Urge the Corps of Engineers to require a permit and provide oversight of this project which threatens the birds and bays of the Laguna Madre, a gem of the Texas coast.

These wind farms are being built in a unique wetlands system that is critical to the health of the Laguna Madre ecosystem. Even though the Corps of Engineers is required under the Clean Water Act to protect our nation's wetlands, they have refused to assume responsibility for the impacts to this delicate system. Help us make them change their mind.

In addition, the wind farms would be located in a major migratory bird corridor, with millions of birds moving through and residing in this area.  According to the Fish and Wildlife Service and other bird experts, the location of these farms could lead to an avian disaster.The Corps has refused to assume jurisdiction over these proposals, despite the threat they pose to important wetlands, and ultimately the Laguna Madre. Urge the Corps to assert their legal authority and step forward to minimize the wetlands impacts of these projects.

http://action.healthygulf.org/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=24283

Help us deliver this message to Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn, and Congressman Solomon Ortiz. Visit this website to ask that they require the Corps to follow the law and assert its jurisdiction over this project and ensure that our wetlands and wildlife are protected. Afterall, we are striving towards a clean energy future to defend our natural resources, not sacrifice them. United for a healthy Gulf.