Summary:
Aimee Delach, Defenders of Wildlife’s wind energy and wildlife expert and member of the advisory committee, said:
“Wind energy is an important part of our clean energy future, but for it to be truly successful, we need thoughtful long-term planning that takes wildlife and habitat conservation into consideration. These draft guidelines will go a long way toward ensuring that future wind energy development is compatible with birds, bats and other wildlife.
“This two-year-long endeavor shows that when conservation groups, industry and other stakeholders work together, we can reach a solution that works for everyone, while still protecting our nation’s wildlife and natural treasures.
“Defenders of Wildlife urges Interior Secretary Salazar to adopt the draft recommendations and to work to ensure that wind energy is done right for wildlife.”
Links:
Read FWS’ news release.
Learn more about Defenders’ work on renewable energy.
For nearly 80 years, Defenders of Wildlife has worked to protect and restore America’s wildlife at risk of extinction, advancing a vision of a future in which wildlife thrives, sustained by broad public support and a resilient network of healthy lands and waters. With a network of more than 2 million supporters, Defenders is an advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard wildlife for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://defenders.org/newsroom or follow us on Instagram @defendersofwildlife.
Media Contact
News
Revised Permitting Bill Fails to Address Threats to Endangered Species Act
