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Whitman County banned wind farms within seven miles of key landmarks, citing environmental and visual concerns, with rules set to expire June 28, 2026.
Whitman County commissioners approved new rules restricting wind farm development, banning projects within seven miles of Kamiak Butte and state parks like Steptoe Butte and Palouse Falls.
The move, following a nearly year-long moratorium, aims to address environmental and visual concerns raised by residents opposing a proposed 45-turbine project near Pullman.
The regulations also require turbines to be set back at least six times their height from nonconsenting landowners’ property lines.
While supporters hailed the decision as a win for local control and natural preservation, developers warn state agencies like EFSEC could override the rules.
The county’s temporary ban on new wind projects expires June 28, 2026.
El condado de Whitman prohibió parques eólicos dentro de siete millas de puntos de referencia clave, citando preocupaciones ambientales y visuales, con reglas que expirarán el 28 de junio de 2026.