Proposed Transmission Line Avoids Kofa National Wildlife Refuge

Last week, the Bureau of Land Management announced a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Ten West Link energy transmission project.

Statement by Rob Peters, Senior Southwest Representative, Defenders of Wildlife:

“The Bureau of Land Management’s proposed route for the Ten West Link avoids Kofa National Wildlife Refuge and the vital habitat it provides for the endangered Sonoran pronghorn as well as desert bighorn sheep, mountain lions, mule deer and many other species. That’s smart planning.

“Electrical transmission is essential for expanding renewable energy development in the West, and properly routed transmission lines help support responsibly-sited renewable energy facilities. We look forward to our continued engagement in the planning process to ensure that the project has minimum impacts on wildlife and wildlands.”