The Coastal Habitat Alliance filed a motion to intervene with the PUC on Aug. 9, 2007.

The CHA is made up of the following: American Bird Conservancy, Armstrong Ranch, Coastal Bend Audubon Society, Houston Audubon Society, King Ranch, Lower Laguna Madre Foundation.

1. The CHA cited its concern with the Kenedy Co. transmission line and wind project due to its effects on coastal habitats and migratory birds. According to PUC rules, the project must be reviewed under the Coastal Management Plan standards.
2. The CHA argued it has standing because it can show justiciable interest in how the project would adversely affect coastal ecosystems.

Each CHA member has a specific interest in the Kenedy Co. wind project.

1. American Bird Conservancy: concerned with the threat to migratory birds.
2. Armstrong Ranch: 50,000-acre ranch in Kenedy County. Concerned because it is the closest property to the proposed wind project site.
3. Coastal Bend Audubon Society: concerned with protecting birds in the Coastal Bend Region, which includes Kenedy Co.
4. Houston Audubon Society: provides over 3,000 acres of habitat to protect birds. They are concerned with the impact the project will have on migratory birds.
5. King Ranch: 825,000-acre ranch with ranching, agriculture and recreationally activities. Concerned because the ranch is located just south of the proposed project on the coast. Part of the transmission line would be built on the King Ranch property.
6. Lower Laguna Madre Foundation: Interested in protecting the Lower Laguna Madre, one of only three hypersaline lagoons in the world.

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