Discover Upstate New York beckons New Yorkers to experience the northeastern shores of Lake Ontario in Jefferson County, known as the “Golden Crescent.” Quiet, quaint and unassuming, this bay boasts the distinction of being the largest freshwater bay in the world AND with the most spectacular sunsets over water anywhere in the world.

My family members live and work in or close to New York City, which we love. But our trips to Henderson Harbor soothe and strengthen our bodies and minds (and frankly renew our souls) so we can be more creative and productive when we go back to work.

I invite all involved in assessing this area for wind turbines to first VISIT in spring, summer or early fall, charter a boat to the fishing nooks on Galloo, view a bald eagle soaring on Galloo and experience the awe-inspiring sunsets. In the words of Dave Matthews,
If you never flew, why would you cut the wings off a butterfly?
Lying in the Hands of God, 2009

• This is a sensitive ecological area- does any economic benefit outweigh killing thousands of migrating birds and bats each year, permanently affecting numerous species with unforeseeable disturbance, if not devastation, to an environmentally balanced circle of life they are a part of?
• Has the livelihood of the upstate residents been considered? Those operating fishing charters, marinas, restaurants, stores, automotive, etc. An industrial wind turbine city on Galloo Island which will devastate fishing/environmental/tourist related industries and businesses.
• Our military and their families based in Fort Drum come to the lake for much needed relaxation and recreation. Will viewing an industrial wind turbine island rather than a pristine sunset afford that much needed mental renewal?
• If the project (as many predict) fails or benefits are marginal, is there a plan for dismantling these 600 ft. tall industrial structures?
• Can the environment ever go back or recover once they are erected????