Whitman County residents raise concerns about wind farm project [Video]

WHITMAN COUNTY, Wash. – Residents in Whitman County are fighting against the proposed Harvest Hills Wind Project, a plan to build 45 new windmills near Kamiak Butte in Whitman County.

Steelhead Americas, which is run by the world’s largest wind turbine company Vestas, has already leased out some land from local landowners, but are still seeking more lease agreements before they apply to get their permits approved.

The organization states that the project will bring 430 new temporary construction jobs, five new permanent jobs and $80 million in Whitman County tax revenue over the 30-year lifespan of the project.

“We’re a benefit to the community because we support our farmers and ensure that they have some steady-state reliable income to make sure that their farms stay in their families,” Development Manager Shane Roach said. “We’re here to be reliable community partners and we’re working to make the relationships now to …