Neiman, Bill 2010-01-21
Neiman discusses from a community members point of view the impact of the energy companies on the environment and the community itself. As a founder of Clearview Alliance he explains their purpose and goals in the community. Neiman also touches on the process by which the companies approached community members about the possibilities of CREZ lines.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Bill Neiman
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Date: January 21, 2010
Location: Junction, Texas
Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson
Length: 02:21:46
Abstract
Background; Landscaping; Native American seed; Flower Mound; Kimball County; Ecological Restoration; Moving Company Location; Native plant restoration; Conveniently located to native plants; Ecological vs. political lines; CREZ Line; Open House; Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA); Proposal locations; Clearview Alliance; Formal standing; Internet group; Farm Bureau involvement; Possible effects/impact; EMS; Electro Magnetic Field routes; LCRA position on EMS; Farm Bureau meeting in Kerrville; Imminent domain; Transmission lines; Public awareness; Panel Discussion with LCRA; Possible violence; Led to Clearview Alliance; Priority Recreational Economic Zones (PREZ); SUB Regional Planning Commission; Texas Master Naturalists: The Western Edwards Plateau Chapter; Hill Country Alliance; Political channels/ public officials; Monopole use; ERCOT; Texas Parks & Wildlife lack of authority; Positive results; Unity; Junction Economic Development Corporation; Viewscape.
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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room
https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/304
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