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*As the deadline for public comment approaches on November 13th, we share our progress with AEP regarding the Lulu-Sorenson Transmission Line Project. 

Indiana-Michigan Power within AEP Transmission is installing approximately 75 miles of 765-kilovolt (kV) transmission line from southern Fort Wayne to northeast Indiana. This project is mandated by Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) as part of their Long-Range Transmission Plan. Multiple proposed routes are being investigated, shown on the map below, but only one final pathway will be chosen. Both potential exit routes, segments 9 and 39, appear to be roughly 1-mile away from Clear Lake. 

The Conservancy has communicated with AEP and urged representatives to understand our unique watershed, land usage, and water quality impacts.  We have communicated with AEP by mail, email, and in person at the “Community Connection Meeting” on November 9th. We have provided watershed maps with detailed information on county ditches, tiled drains, and wetlands. This information should be utilized by AEP to make route decisions resulting in the least amount of soil, water, and environmental disturbance for our lake, our land, and our community.

Additionally, we have requested AEP increase precautions during construction for field disturbance, soil erosion, water drainage impacts, and native vegetation. AEP should be driving remediation work to mitigate negative impacts caused by the construction of these transmission structures. 

The final route will be announced by AEP in early 2027. Once identified, representatives from AEP will be approaching landowners for easement negotiations if the line is to be placed on their property. We recommend landowners within potential route locations remain educated and prepared. Visit the AEP website for more information. 

Public comment is still being accepted by AEP until Friday, November 13th. Landowners on and around the proposed route can submit feedback to AEP using the mailing information or email below:

Mailing Address
ATTN: Maggie Beggs
American Electric Power
1 Riverside Plaza
Columbus OH 43215-9921

Email Address
IMoutreach@aeptransmission.com

The Conservancy will continue to follow this project and share additional information with our community. 

Visit the links below for more information on the Lulu-Sorenson Transmission Project. 

AEP Lulu-Sorenson Transmission Project Overview and Timeline

Map of Proposed Routes for AEP Transmission Line