Guidances

 

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Interim Guidance on Wind Power was published in 2003 and is the agency's official guidance on wind power development. Plans are currently being implemented to form a committee and update this interim guidance. Given that our knowledge in this area is changing rapidly, we have provided links to guidance developed by other agencies. These can also be considered in developing the best possible protocols for a specific site. We also strongly recommend that project developers contact our local Field Office for site specific informaiton and additional assistance.

 

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies: Wind Power Siting Regulations and Wildlife Guidelines in the United States

 

National Wind Coordinating Committee: STUDYING WIND ENERGY/BIRD INTERACTIONS: A GUIDANCE DOCUMENT

 

National Wind Coordinating Committee: Addendum to: "Studying Wind Energy / Bird Interactions: A Guidance Document"

 

National Wind Coordinating Committee: PROTOCOL FOR INVESTIGATING DISPLACEMENT EFFECTS OF WIND FACILITIES ON GRASSLAND SONGBIRDS

 

Canadian: Recommended Protocols for Monitoring Impacts of Wind Turbines on Birds

 

Canadian: A Guidance Document for Environmental Assessment

 

California: Draft Statewide Guidelines for Reducing Impacts to Birds and Bats from Wind Energy Development (7.7 megabytes)

 

Washington (state) Wind Power Guidelines

 

Wisconsin Guidance on Windfarm Siting

 

Minnesota Wind Siting Information

 

South Dakota Wind Power Siting Guidelines

 

National Wind Coordinating Committee: State Siting Guidelines Fact Sheet

 

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