Deepwater Wind says it can coexist with commercial fishermen

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DEEPWATER WIND has adopted new procedures designed to prevent damage to fishing gear by its offshore wind farms. / COURTESY DEEPWATER WIND
DEEPWATER WIND has adopted new procedures designed to prevent damage to fishing gear by its offshore wind farms. / COURTESY DEEPWATER WIND
PROVIDENCE - Saying it wants to be “a good neighbor” to commercial fishermen, Deepwater Wind – the company with wind energy turbines off Rhode Island’s coast – announced Thursday it has adopted what it calls "first-of-its-kind” procedures to avoid damaging fishing gear. Beginning this month, Deepwater said it will provide fishermen with frequent updates on…

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