According to DEM…
Unfortunately, notwithstanding the additional information provided, a detailed explanation supporting the conclusion of the "harm to the environment that this project would cause" with respect to fish and wildlife and beyond that which was already provided in DEM's Advisory Opinion is still not possible. The ecology of a place, or the relationships of its organisms to their physical environment and to one another, is extremely complicated. No one survey, no matter how well conducted, will produce a comprehensive answer to the value of an ecological community or the scope of harm caused by its compromise.
The Town of Burrillville recognizes that a pull-quote does not tell the whole story. In our point-of-view, this excerpt is indicative. While DEM was unable to draw definitive conclusions, the Town of Burrillville concludes that this power plant is not needed and is harmful to Burrillville, Rhode Island and surrounding areas. Follow these links to read the DEM advisories and drawn your own conclusions: [9-12-16 DEM Advisory Opinion] and [8-15-17 DEM Supplemental Advisory]
Town of Burrillville
105 Harrisville Main St.
Harrisville, RI 02830
401-568-4300