A cluster of wind turbines is seen through a property fence surrounding the Smoky Hills Wind Farm. Though some critics feared wind farm development would disrupt the view of the landscape, economic benefits have pushed projects forward.
Ranchers John Kueser, Ellsworth, front, and Bill Donley, Lincoln, head north on Kansas Highway 14, trailing their herd as they pass several turbines of the Smoky Hills Wind Farm. The project, which consists of 56 wind turbines, began in June and is likely to be completed by early 2008. Kueser and Donley are pictured Dec. 19 by the site, which is near the Lincoln/Ellsworth county line.
Operations supervisor Jason Martinson, Lake Benton, Minn., makes his way up to turbine 48 Dec. 19 at the Smoky Hills Wind Farm. The site has 56 wind turbines and is near completion.
Cattle move about the land at the Smoky Hills Wind Farm on Wednesday Dec. 19, 2007.
Smoky Hills Wind Farm turbines.
A cluster of wind turbines turn at the Smoky Hills Wind Farm on Wednesday Dec. 19, 2007.
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