Regarding the proposed Atlantic Shores wind farm project off our coast, I am concerned about the potential for negative impacts on community character, tourism, the local economy, the fishing industry and the environment, as well as negative visual impacts. These concerns are heightened since onshore alternatives for carbon-free energy are available that would negate or reduce the need to jeopardize the ocean environment. So why pursue this project as currently presented? 

The project that is currently proposed is just southeast of Long Beach Island and includes some 200 massive wind…