The BI Wind Farm construction will begin in July. Just received this announcement about a construction/fisheries liaison for rec and commercial fishermen during the process.
"As described by the Ocean Special Management Plan (OSAMP) Chapter 8, Section 860.2.7, Part 6:
Commercial and recreational fishermen shall have regular contact with and direct access to the fisheries liaison throughout all stages of the offshore development.
Elizabeth Marchetti has been hired as the Fisheries Liaison for Block Island Wind Farm and Block Island Transmission System.
Offshore construction is scheduled to begin July 2015 and turbines fully operational fall of 2016.
For questions and inquiries contact:
Elizabeth Marchetti
rifisheryliaison@gmail.com
mobile: 401.954.2902
If you would like to receive electronic updates and notifications during offshore construction please email :
rifisheryliaison@gmail.com