Our Mission
To provide an open, neutral forum for a diverse group of stakeholders working toward the common goal of addressing wind-wildlife impacts to allow for the responsible and sustainable expansion of wind energy in the U.S.
Our Impact
The NWCC catalyzes information exchange among wind-wildlife stakeholders, informs research priorities, and delivers research results to inform decision making.
Upcoming Events
Midwest Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Directors’ Annual Meeting
Custer, SD
06/27/2021 - 06/30/2021
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Latest News, Research, and Resources
Preliminary Results of Research on Wind Operational Impact Minimization Technologies: DOE-Funded Technology Development & Innovation Projects
Thursday, August 20 1:00-2:30 PM ET Recording In this webinar, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) researchers will present preliminary results of
Updated Wind Energy Development Scenarios in the U.S.: Tools to Understand Potential Wind-Wildlife Interaction
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 1:00-2:30 PM ET Recording As wind energy continues to grow across the landscape, conservationists, land managers,
New Research on Smart Curtailment for Bats at Wind Energy Facilities Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy
Thursday, March 26, 2020 3:00 – 4:30 pm ET Recording The final NWCC webinar in a series on research supported
Photo Credits: Dry Lake Wind Power By Iberdrola Renewables Inc./NREL Image no. 16702; Big Horn Wind Farm By Iberdrola Renewables Inc./NREL Image no. 15220; Bald Eagle By Nicole Beaulac, Flickr, licensed under CC BY 2.0; Wind Farm in the Night Sky By Portland General Electric, Flickr, licensed under CC BY 2.0