Biglow Canyon Wind Facility - Eagle Incidental Take Permit

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Biglow Final_EA 2020_0511.pdf2.11 MB
APPENDIX A ECP.pdf7.09 MB
APPENDIX B Bayesian Eagle Collision Risk Model.pdf739.63 KB
APPENDIX C REA Summary.pdf302.89 KB
APPENDIX D List of Preparers and Agencies Consulted.pdf105.28 KB
Biglow_Canyon_signedFONSI.pdf305.05 KB
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Location/Size: Sherman County, OR. Project consists of 217 wind turbines

Eagle Take Permit Issued/Expires: 5/22/2020 - 1/31/2050

Authorized Take:  39 Golden Eagles and 20 Bald Eagles over 30 years

Mitigation Required:  172 to 555 pole retrofits, 30-year or 10-year retrofit longevity, respectively

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Eagle Coordinator/Raptor Biologist
Migratory Birds
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Bird Biology, Conservation, Management, Monitoring, Habitat Management and Restoration,
Renewable Energy, Human/Raptor Conflicts, Eagle Compensatory Mitigation,
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Portland,OR
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A large bird with brown feathers, white head, and yellow beak flies against a pale blue sky
The Migratory Bird Program works with partners to protect, restore and conserve bird populations and their habitats for the benefit of future generations by: ensuring long-term ecological sustainability of all migratory bird populations, increasing socioeconomic benefits derived from birds,...
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A large raptor, the bald eagle has a wingspread of about seven feet. Adults have a dark brown body and wings, white head and tail, and a yellow beak. Juveniles are mostly brown with white mottling on the body, tail, and undersides of wings. Adult plumage usually is obtained by the sixth year. In...

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