PFMC: Offshore Wind Energy Development May Not be Compatible With Fisheries
The Pacific Fisheries Management Council (PFMC) has brought to Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek concerns about potential adverse impacts to fisheries from offshore wind energy in ocean waters off of the Oregon coast.
In an April 6 letter, the PFMC suggested to Kotek that the state rescind the Coos Bay and Brookings call areas, and that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) not proceed with Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) at this time.
The council said it’s not opposed to development of offshore wind energy, but seeks a development process that considers multiple ocean uses, and sites OSW energy facilities in way compatible with multiple uses.
The council urged the BOEM to restart the process of identifying call areas off Oregon by considering all areas greater than 12 miles offshore, including ...
