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Hood River County Says No To Wind Farm

May 18, 2010
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Based on a photo by Ted Timmons.

A controversial plan to build a county owned wind farm near Hood River is dead.

County officials came up with the idea as way to make up for falling revenues from timber sales. But many people in the area were opposed, saying it would ruin scenic views, lower property values, and cause problems for wildlife.

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