For some people in Idaho, wind power is a real issue. It's a battle over what resources are the most important to the people. Wind power is going to save on electricity. People want that, but the people don't want the wind turbines near their homes. People argue that the wind turbines are too loud to be built near neighborhoods. To satisfy the people, the wind turbines have to be built slightly away from the general population. It's a matter of we want them there to save on our electricity and gas bills, and we might even want to drive by them to see their beauty, but we don't want them near our houses when we are trying to sleep.
Wind turbines away from the general population satisfy those who don't want them in their backyard, but it angers another group of people. If the wind turbines are built in more rural areas, the people worry that the natural resources of that area will be harmed. For those living in Southeastern Idaho, this has especially been an issue concerning the proposal of 300 wind turbines overlooking Wolverine Canyon in Bingham County, Idaho. For many, it's a question of if they want to save gas and other resources the windmills would help to save or if they want to save the natural resources of Wolverine Canyon.
Some would argue that the 150+ wind turbines are not going to harm wildlife or any of the natural resources and beauty of the area at all. Others may argue that even if the peace and the beauty of the area are slightly disturbed, it's worth it, because it will help us to save on gas and electricity bills. Plus, they point out the beauty of the wind turbines in Idaho Falls and how people enjoy the benefits of those wind turbines. Some point out that the Wolverine area is ideal for these wind turbines, because the wind there is great. Some feel no reason to waste such a great resource as the wind provided naturally in that area.
Yet, the other side argues for the peace and tranquility that is in Wolverine Canyon. When it gets windy, as is the key to wind turbines, it could get pretty loud up there. Some worry that the loud noises will disturb the wildlife and the livestock of the area. Some feel projects like this should be eliminated or at least moved somewhere else.
Wind power can become a real issue of what resources are the most important with both sides arguing that the other side refuses to listen to their views. It becomes a real power struggle with neither side happy. Yet, if either side stops to listen, they may find that not only is the opposing side not listening, but they aren't listening to the opposing side's opinions either. Are a bunch of wind turbines really going to hurt the livestock and other animals? Probably not. Are there other places where the wind turbines could be built that are just as good and maybe even better and would not cause such a fight? There's got to be at least one or two other places. Yet, it's really all about the power struggle and the need to be right.
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