Against Birch Solar

Against Birch Solar is fighting against a 2,600 acre industrial solar complex in Shawnee Township, Allen County, Ohio; Logan & Duchouquet Townships Auglaize County.  Although not against the responsible use of solar generation this proposed development is stripping away local property rights and has a high likelihood of negatively impacting health/safety of those living close by, disturbing the habitats of at least 11 endangered and/or protected species of wildlife, impacting the habitats of local deer, wild turkey, fox, coyote, etc., and presents an increased threat to existing localized flooding issues . 

The developer, Lightsource BP / Birch Solar LLC, is hoping to profit tremendously from this project while our local schools and governments receive disproportional increases in revenue.  Typically, industrial solar complexes such as the 375MW facility being proposed is not directly adjacent to densely populated areas. If constructed, our community will be bound on our northern limits by an petrochemical refinery, to the east by industrial parks and interstate, and now to the south by this 2,600 acre development.  Such a development is typically not constructed next to such densely populated areas such as our community. Property values will decrease (5%-20%) resulting is fewer public services which could potentially kill the community we have worked diligently to have.

We ask you to contribute what you feel is appropriate. We are seeking a large amount of donations as the company we will be fighting against is BP (British Petroleum) who you realize has deep pockets.  Donations will be used to obtain legal representation, creating/maintaining a website, yard signs and advertising on local media.