Public Hearing in Ocean City Opposes U.S. Wind's Offshore Wind Farm Proposal
A public hearing in Ocean City, Maryland, organized by the StopOffshoreWind Coalition, voiced opposition to U.S. Wind's proposed 114-turbine offshore wind farm, which received initial approval in October 2024. Local leaders raised concerns over environmental impacts, zoning approvals, and economic effects on local fish houses, while Maryland and Delaware's Attorneys General filed briefs in support of the project. A ruling on the wind farm's status is anticipated by late summer 2026.

A public hearing in Ocean City, Maryland, hosted by the StopOffshoreWind Coalition, addressed opposition to U.S. Wind's proposed 114-turbine offshore wind farm, initially approved in October 2024. Local leaders discussed ongoing legal battles and concerns over environmental impacts, with Maryland Attorney General Anthony G.
Brown and Delaware AG Kathry Jennings filing briefs to support the project. Speakers highlighted issues such as zoning approvals, economic impacts on local fish houses, and national security concerns regarding military operations. A ruling on the project's status is expected in late summer 2026.




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