Tioga County Legislature opposes solar farms in state forest lands – morning-times.com

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Updated: April 16, 2026 @ 9:23 am
Tioga County Legislature members are seen at Tuesday’s meeting at the county office building.
A photo shows one of the ponds located within the 1,160 acres of Oakley Corners State Forest in Tioga County.

Tioga County Legislature members are seen at Tuesday’s meeting at the county office building.
A photo shows one of the ponds located within the 1,160 acres of Oakley Corners State Forest in Tioga County.
OWEGO — The Tioga County Legislature formally spoke out Tuesday against proposed state legislation that would allow solar farm projects on state forest land.
In unanimously passing the resolution, the Legislature called on Gov. Kathy Hochul, the state association of counties, and regional state legislators to oppose the bill.
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