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Health, Safety, Environmental, and Economic Risks
Risks posed by industrial solar complexes can include:
- Massive uncontrolled fire risks
- Drinking water/well contamination
- Exposure to electromagnetic fields and stray voltage
- Runoff contamination of rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds
- Groundwater contamination
- Permanent and irreversible contamination/damage to farming topsoil
- Massive destruction of animal habitat leading to loss of wildlife populations
- Decreased property values
Protect the Environment
Industrial solar farms endanger our land, disrupt wildlife habitats, strain natural resources, degrade soil and water quality, and noticeably blight the rural character and lifestyle of our community.
Protect Health & Safety
Industrial solar farms raise concerns about long-term impacts, such as toxic panel chemicals, water contamination, heat island effects, glare hazards, fire risk, and limited emergency response access.
Help Our Cause!
There are two main ways YOU can help us ensure that St. Croix County remains safe from these harmful effects. Donating will help us advocate to the PSC. Your time can help us spread the message.
Our Mission
The St. Croix County Responsible Energy Coalition (SCCREC) is a grassroots organization formed by concerned residents committed to protecting the natural beauty, agricultural heritage, and rural character of our communities. Rooted in a deep respect for responsible land use and sustainable planning, SCCREC works to ensure that energy development in St. Croix County is transparent, community-driven, and aligned with long-term environmental stewardship.
Our mission is to advocate for thoughtful, balanced approaches to energy infrastructure that safeguard local ecosystems, preserve farmland, and uphold the health, safety, and property rights of residents. While we support clean energy in principle, SCCREC stands firmly against industrial-scale solar farms that threaten to industrialize rural landscapes without adequate oversight, community input, or local control. We believe that true sustainability must prioritize health and safety, and protecting the pristine environment that is the gem of St. Croix County.