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Impact on Wildlife
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American Society of Mammalogists unanimous resolution: Effects of wind-energy facilities on bats and other wildlife
May, 2008
by American Society of Mammalogists
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Impact on Bats|
USA]
This brochure provides a quick, but informative, summary of the key issues pertaining to wind energy development in Virginia and the Appalachian region. The document can serve as a start point for others preparing similar information materials for their community. Click on the link(s) at the bottom of this page to view the final layout including photos.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission comments on FPL's wind proposal, St. Lucie County
May 14, 2008
by Karen Shudes
The below e-mail exchange provides insight into the possible impacts to endangered species, including Sea Turtles, should FPL win approval to erect six utility-scale turbines on Hutchinson Island, a barrier island off the coast of Florida. Originals of both e-mails can be downloaded by clicking on the links below.
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Florida]
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies position statement: Wind energy impacts on wildlife and wildlife habitat
April 18, 2008
While the public and many decision-makers generally believe that wind energy is environmentally benign, it may entail significant detriments to wildlife and essential habitats, which need to be more clearly understood, and addressed. State fish and wildlife agencies should be at the forefront of cooperative development and implementation of measures to characterize, avoid, minimize and effectively mitigate the impacts of wind energy development on natural resources.
Therefore the position of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, in regard to wind energy development is to: ...
The Wildlife Society final position statement: Impacts of wind energy development on wildlife and wildlife habitat
March, 2008
by The Wildlife Society
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USA]
Attorney Jim Blackburn of the Coastal Habitat Alliance presents a comprehensive summary of the development and impacts of the Kenedy County wind farms in Texas.
Excerpt of minutes from the Bingham County Planning and Zoning Commission public hearings on the Ridgeline Energy wind facility slated for Wolverine County. This except includes testimony by Idaho Fish and Game staff biologist Jim Mende.
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Zoning/Planning|
Idaho]
Below is National Audubon's recently adopted policy pertaining to wind power generation.
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Impact on Landscape|
USA]
Mr. Robert L. Cook, a wildlife biologist and former Executive Director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) provided this testimony before the Brown County Commissioners Court. Mr. Cook supports his recommendation that a wind farm tax abatement not be granted on wind projects in the county.
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