| Lava Ridge Wind Project | |
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 Footprints of proposals from the final environmental impact statement. Preferred alternative at bottom right. | |
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| Country | United States of America |
| Location | Magic Valley, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 42°49′44″N 114°19′16″W / 42.829°N 114.321°W |
| Status | In permitting process |
| Owner | LS Power |
| External links | |
| Commons | Related media on Commons |
The Lava Ridge Wind Project is a proposed wind energy plant to be built in the Magic Valley region of Idaho.[1][2] It would have a maximum of 400 wind turbines generating a nameplate capacity of over 1000 MW, making it one of the most powerful wind farms in the United States. The project has faced opposition, in part due to turbines and infrastructure potentially being visible from the site of the former Minidoka internment camp. On June 6, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management issued their final environmental impact statement, outlining their preferred alternative, which would reduce the project's footprint by approximately 50% compared to the original proposal.[3]
- ^ Nettleton, Lorien (2023-01-22). "A look at the Lava Ridge proposal". MagicValley.com. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ "Lava Ridge Wind Project". BLM National NEPA Register.
- ^ "BLM issues final environmental review for proposed Lava Ridge wind project | Bureau of Land Management". www.blm.gov. 2024-06-06. Retrieved 2024-06-10.