We have signed this petition to collectively notify the Town of Russell Board that we are NOT in support of a cell tower being built on Turner Road. We believe this would have several permanent negative impacts to the community that outweigh any potential positives. Below we have outlined the primary concerns and we request the Board to represent our voice by communicating directly and promptly to Bayfield County our position.
Our Primary Concerns:
- The location of the tower is inappropriate, in an area zoned Ag-1 and Residential, would disrupt the rural and agriculture lifestyle inherent to our town and this specific location on Turner Road.
- The location shows no research or proof that it would improve cell reception for most of the community. There are several other towers already installed at higher and further reaching elevations in the Town of Russell and within Tribal boundaries.
- The requirements to power the cell tower would demand infrastructure that would have a negative impact on many surrounding families and their homesteads.
- Significant concerns from the disruption that would occur from the large light that would be on 24hrs a day that sits on top of the 299ft tower. This goes against the night sky directives of Bayfield County board and local townships, and has a direct impact on wildlife. In addition, it would directly impact the quality of life for the surrounding families and community as a whole. There are already four towers within sight at this location, three with lights on all night long.
- There are towers nearby, including one in Red Cliff, where cell providers have opportunities to add their service. We believe we as a community need to first demand providers exhaust all other towers before establishing new infrastructure. We believe this is a most sustainable and protective plan. Colocation must be enforced and supported.
- We have concerns about the impact to historical sights and how the tower would not be in compliance.
- There are several other tower permits already approved, or being proposed in the Town of Russell and surrounding communities. The cumulative impacts to nature, community and human health have not yet been established.
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Reached 100 supporters
December 6, 2023
66 Comments
I am concerned about inappropriate construction for the sake of construction, without utilizing existing towers already in the area. Each new tower contributes to light pollution and increases radiation and other interference for migrating birds. The Bayfield peninsula is a safe haven and flyway for so many migratory species.
I live in Bayfield and also own an orchard near the proposed tower. This must be stopped. There is no need for a 299 foot tower. A smaller tower that does not require a flashing light may be acceptable, but one that has a constantly flashing light is totally unacceptable.
As a photographer, I support the protection of Dark Skies, a rare resource, and ask that all alternatives such as co-location with existing towers, be fully explored and that public comment be fully a part of the decision-making process.
I’d like the cellular companies to share resources instead of needing proprietary towers. We can make service here better without more towers, it is the proprietary need to not share/rent on existing towers that is holding this back.
I live on Turner Road. This is a terrible location for this tower. Too close to homes and farms. Colocation should be enforced before building another tower that will so negatively affect families and wildlife in our neighborhood.
My wife and I are in favor of better planning and the availability of public input into decisions that impact people and the environment.
No, no, no!!! Please preserve the night sky.
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We have signed this petition to collectively notify the Town of Russell Board that we are NOT in support of a cell tower being built on Turner Road. We believe this would have several permanent negative impacts to the community that outweigh any potential positives. Below we have outlined the primary concerns and we request the Board to represent our voice by communicating directly and promptly to Bayfield County our position.
Our Primary Concerns:
- The location of the tower is inappropriate, in an area zoned Ag-1 and Residential, would disrupt the rural and agriculture lifestyle inherent to our town and this specific location on Turner Road.
- The location shows no research or proof that it would improve cell reception for most of the community. There are several other towers already installed at higher and further reaching elevations in the Town of Russell and within Tribal boundaries.
- The requirements to power the cell tower would demand infrastructure that would have a negative impact on many surrounding families and their homesteads.
- Significant concerns from the disruption that would occur from the large light that would be on 24hrs a day that sits on top of the 299ft tower. This goes against the night sky directives of Bayfield County board and local townships, and has a direct impact on wildlife. In addition, it would directly impact the quality of life for the surrounding families and community as a whole. There are already four towers within sight at this location, three with lights on all night long.
- There are towers nearby, including one in Red Cliff, where cell providers have opportunities to add their service. We believe we as a community need to first demand providers exhaust all other towers before establishing new infrastructure. We believe this is a most sustainable and protective plan. Colocation must be enforced and supported.
- We have concerns about the impact to historical sights and how the tower would not be in compliance.
- There are several other tower permits already approved, or being proposed in the Town of Russell and surrounding communities. The cumulative impacts to nature, community and human health have not yet been established.
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Reached 100 supporters
December 6, 2023
66 Comments
We are frequent visitors to the area and one of our favorite landscapes is the view at Turner Road and 13. A cell phone tower is the wrong move. Protect the beauty of this area and find somewhere else!
I am concerned about inappropriate construction for the sake of construction, without utilizing existing towers already in the area. Each new tower contributes to light pollution and increases radiation and other interference for migrating birds. The Bayfield peninsula is a safe haven and flyway for so many migratory species.
I live in Bayfield and also own an orchard near the proposed tower. This must be stopped. There is no need for a 299 foot tower. A smaller tower that does not require a flashing light may be acceptable, but one that has a constantly flashing light is totally unacceptable.
As a photographer, I support the protection of Dark Skies, a rare resource, and ask that all alternatives such as co-location with existing towers, be fully explored and that public comment be fully a part of the decision-making process.
I’d like the cellular companies to share resources instead of needing proprietary towers. We can make service here better without more towers, it is the proprietary need to not share/rent on existing towers that is holding this back.
I live on Turner Road. This is a terrible location for this tower. Too close to homes and farms. Colocation should be enforced before building another tower that will so negatively affect families and wildlife in our neighborhood.
My wife and I are in favor of better planning and the availability of public input into decisions that impact people and the environment.
No, no, no!!! Please preserve the night sky.
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We are frequent visitors to the area and one of our favorite landscapes is the view at Turner Road and 13. A cell phone tower is the wrong move. Protect the beauty of this area and find somewhere else!