Residents along the Lake Erie shoreline have been fighting against wind turbines in and around Lake Erie for the last 13 years. As residents were ramping up opposition, the pandemic limited their efforts. As restrictions ease, they held their first big meeting since totaling 60 people, which consisted primarily of boaters and fishermen. Read the full story by Observer Today.
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