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
American Wind Energy Association Wind Project Siting and Environmental Compliance Conference
Washington, DC
04/07/2020 - 04/09/2020
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Latest News, Research, and Resources
Wind 101: An Introduction to Wind Energy Siting and Development
*Webinar recording coming soon* Presenter: Michael Speerschneider, Senior Director of Permitting Policy and Environmental Affairs, American Wind Energy Association November
New Report in Issues in Ecology Deepens Understanding of Wind-Wildlife Interactions
A new report provides provides a peer-reviewed synthesis of current, accurate information about the benefits of wind energy, adverse wind-wildlife impacts, efforts to find solutions, and recommended focus for future research.
Save the Date: 13th NWCC Wind Wildlife Research Meeting Dec. 1-4, 2020
Mark your calendars! The 13th NWCC Wind Wildlife Research Meeting will take place December 1 – 4, 2020. The 2020
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