UNION, Ore. -- A Texas company's proposal to build a wind energy project on the slopes that overlook two sides of Union is drawing the town's 1,900 residents squarely into a clash being played out elsewhere in the West.
Many fear the Antelope Ridge proposal will mean spoiled views and damage to wildlife habit. The City Council declared its opposition in December.
A hastily formed group papered the town with "Say NO" posters.
The developer is Horizon Wind Energy of Houston, a subsidiary of EDP Renovaveis of Portugal.
Horizon development director Arlo Corwin says the project is important to Union County and wind energy in Oregon.
The state-level Energy Facility Siting Council is evaluating the proposal.
