Protecting Wyoming Together

 One of the best things about living out here is sharing the land with the wildlife—pronghorn, mule deer, eagles, nesting birds, and more. But big energy projects like Sidewinder don’t mix well with migration routes, native habitat, or quiet space. All the fencing, traffic, turbines, and panels can drive animals out or cut off their seasonal paths. Once that balance is disrupted, it’s hard—if not impossible—to get it back. 

  Hydrogen production takes a surprising amount of water—and out here, water is life. We’re concerned about where they plan to get it, how much they’ll use, and what that means for local wells, ranches, and future droughts. Once water's gone, it’s gone. We can’t afford to roll the dice on that. 

 This isn’t a few panels or turbines—it’s large-scale industrial development that could permanently change the look, feel, and use of our land. We're talking new access roads, fencing, flashing lights, constant noise, and miles of altered habitat. These installations don’t just collect energy—they reshape the land we know and love. 

 Hydrogen might be the buzzword of the moment, but this is a risky, unproven industry at this scale. The equipment is loud, the chemical processes are intense, and safety questions remain—especially in a rural place with limited emergency services. It’s not just clean energy—it’s complex infrastructure with real hazards. 

 They’ll tell you this project brings jobs and money—but most of the profits and decision-making happen far from Niobrara County. The jobs are mostly temporary, the tax breaks are generous, and long-term benefits for locals are fuzzy at best. We’re left with the mess while others cash in. 

 Most of us live here for a reason—peace, open skies, wildlife, and strong community roots. Sidewinder threatens that balance. It turns quiet, rural land into an industrial corridor. That’s not the future we want for our kids, our land, or our neighbors.