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Kitts, Melissa; Krater, Sharleen; Lee, Lewis; Little, Melissa; Pickett, Andy; Ritter, Tami; Stephens, Brad J.;
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Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: Biomass Plant
Date:Monday, October 20, 2025 4:53:08 PM
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From: Shannon Shocknesse <s.shocknesse@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 3:20 PM
To: Clerk of the Board <clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net>
Subject: Biomass Plant
Hello,
I am a Butte County resident and I am writing to share
my deep concerns about the proposed Biomass Plant in
Oroville. I am concerned for the health of my
community.
I believe that allowing BREI Bio Mass Renewable
Energy Inc, an overseas company, with no connection to
the people of our community, to operate a biomass plant
in our county, is putting our community at great
risk. Also, allowing a Biomass plant in a known
Superfund area in the Southside of Oroville, where
many community member's health has already been
significantly affected, where they are still suffering from
the damage, is unjust.
The Butte County District Attorney stated on 8/26/25 that there
are ongoing legal and environmental issues in the area of the toxic
Superfund site in Oroville that is also situated below the Oroville
Dam.
The American Lung Association says how toxic biomass
is to our lungs. "https://www.lung.org/blog/dangers-
wildfire-known-biomass#
" burning biomass is also one of the most dangerous:
particle pollution. These particles are so small that they
can enter and lodge deep in the lungs, triggering asthma
attacks, heart attacks, strokes and even death. Burning
biomass also releases carbon monoxide, leading to
headaches, nausea, dizziness, and in high
concentrations, premature death. Burning biomass for
electricity also produces nitrogen oxides (like nitrogen
dioxide) and nasty cancer-causing chemicals, including
benzene and formaldehyde.
How can we allow overseas big business and local investors to
make a profit at the health expense of our community? If this
Biomass project has received the greenlight from
both County and City elected representatives
before any public input; this creates an
appearance of a conflict of interest.
As our representatives, you must be accountable to assure
environmental justice for all of your constituents in Butte County.
You are entrusted to act in the best interests of the health and
well-being of the people you serve. I am asking for the vulnerable
people of Oroville and all who live in Butte County, that you stop
this Biomass plant project.
Sincerely,
Shannon Shocknesse