Attention Skagit County residents! A crucial federal class action lawsuit is proposed to be filed to protect our community from the proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Hansen Creek. This 200-megawatt lithium battery project threatens our environment, safety, and way of life. It's time to stand together and make our voices heard. "I not only listened on the night of September 4, 2024, but I propose to end this nonsense B.E.S.S. project in Skagit County!" Rylee Fleury
Why should you care about the BESS project in Skagit County?
Environmental Threats:
The BESS endangers five salmon species in Hansen Creek and risks contaminating our precious Skagit River watershed.
Safety Concerns:
High-temperature metal fires from the BESS pose severe risks that our local emergency services aren't equipped to handle.
Impact:
This project would permanently remove prime Skagit Valley farmland from production, threatening our agricultural heritage.
Approval Process:
The project's classification may have bypassed necessary environmental reviews, potentially violating state laws.
By joining this Petition for a class action lawsuit, you're not just protecting your property—you're safeguarding Skagit County's future. Your participation can make a crucial difference in stopping this potentially hazardous BESS project.
How to Join the BESS Class Action Petition for Lawsuit:
- Visit Stop Battery Bank to view the full lawsuit details.
- Print the petition form from the website. PETITION TO STOP BESS BATTERY BANK
- Sign the petition, expressing your interest in joining the class action.
- Mail your signed petition to: Rylee Fleury, P.O. Box 711, Clearlake, WA 98235.
Don't wait! The deadline to join is 9-21-24. Every signature strengthens our case against the BESS project in Skagit County.
Together, we can protect Skagit Valley's environment, ensure public safety, and preserve our agricultural lands. Print, sign, and mail your petition today. Join the class action lawsuit against the BESS lithium battery project and help safeguard Skagit County's future!
See the entire Class Action Lawsuit Here