Dover, DE – The Delaware State Senate Republican Caucus announced today that it has sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump thanking him for his swift action to halt new offshore wind leases and permits and urging further steps to revoke the existing lease and permits for a proposed offshore wind project off the east coast of Maryland and Delaware.
The letter emphasizes the Caucus’s concerns about the potential economic, environmental, and navigational impacts of the project on Delaware’s coastal communities, which rely heavily on tourism and maritime industries.
“Delaware’s coastal economy has grown five times faster than the rest of the state from 2012 to 2022, contributing $14.2 billion in revenue and supporting over 104,000 jobs,” the letter states. “We are concerned that the visibility of towering wind turbines from our pristine shorelines could deter visitors, thereby harming businesses and families who rely on this vital industry.”
The Caucus also highlighted safety concerns for maritime navigation as well as uncertainties surrounding the long-term impacts of offshore wind projects.
“We respectfully urge President Trump and incoming Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to revoke the existing lease and permits for the Ocean City offshore wind project,” the Caucus wrote. “Taking this action would demonstrate a continued commitment to protecting coastal economies, navigation safety, and environmental integrity.”
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