Observed arrival · 2026-10-16
Bear Valley Concerned Citizens challenges a proposed 765-kV route
A local campaign opposes routing the proposed BECI transmission line through Bear Valley, arguing Wisconsin policy prioritizes existing corridors for new lines.
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- Bear Valley residents following the BECI route
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- The site says no route is approved and lists an expected state permit application in early 2027, followed by a projected summer 2028 decision.
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The campaign distinguishes its route objection from opposition to the transmission project itself: it says it supports a reliable grid and does not dispute the need for the line. Its case combines the statutory corridor order with local habitat details, including a spring-fed trout stream, remnant prairie, oak savanna, and a state-threatened bird. The site also describes years of surveys and restoration work, and points readers to project reports and a separate legal-case section.
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