Some folks love to walk the beach and boardwalk early in the sunrise hours.   With more than 100 wind turbine towers planned out there, many folks have complained it would resemble the tattered view-scape of a war zone.   

And don't forget the impact on Easter sunrise services, impacting the eastward view-scape.

If you object to the commercialization of buildings in the OC skyline, what about industrialization of the West OC Harbor.  Its planned to be taken over by giant commercial ships and barges to install those giant windmill towers.  Following installation, there will be routine maintenance, including replacements of failing wind blades.  

Recall earlier discussions here about the oil changes needed for those turbines.   A single wind turbine holds as much as 700 gallons of oil. The oil needs periodic changing, every 9 to 16 months.  And for more than 100 turbines, quite a challenge.

Its an industrial level of maintenance, an ongoing effect both in the West OC harbor and impacting offshore fishing.  

If you prefer the beauty of nature, Assateague Island beckons to you.  But be aware that the wind turbines have been accused of contributing to more frequent dead whales washing ashore.  Also there are dangers to other sea creatures from the wind turbines.  Such creatures as dolphins, porpoises and seals can be impacted.    

The popular OC sports fishing industry is also at risk.

    Image Title: Dead Whale at Assateague 
Image Info: This dead whale beached at Assateague Island is just one among dozens found from Maine to Virginia, since the offshore sonar surveys for wind turbine projects have been conducted along the Atlantic coast.