The Horse Heaven Hills project, approved by Gov. Inslee, faces legal challenges from the Yakama Nation, which claims decision-making violated state law and cultural protections.
The project covers 72,500 acres and threatens the Yakama Nation's ceremonial sites and natural habitats, including those of the ferruginous hawk, a culturally significant species.
EFSEC's findings highlighted inadequacies in the developer's plans, recommending reduced wind turbine numbers and buffer zones, but these measures failed to satisfy the Yakama Nation.
The governor's rejection of EFSEC’s amendments prompted concerns from both the developer and tribal leaders, suggesting a contentious future for the Horse Heaven Hills project.
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