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.
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Latest News, Research, and Resources
Save the Date: 13th NWCC Wind Wildlife Research Meeting Week of Nov. 30, 2020
Mark your calendars! The 13th NWCC Wind Wildlife Research Meeting will take place the week of November 30, 2020. The
12th Wind Wildlife Research Meeting Proceedings
March 2019 (155 pp.) These Proceedings capture and summarize the work of 33 presentations and panels on current research on wind energy-related wildlife fatalities; habitat and behavioral impacts; avoidance, minimization, and mitigation strategies and technologies; and dialogue on balancing wind energy development and wildlife conservation.
Bats and Wind Energy Cooperative: Research Priorities to Address Bats and Wind Energy Issues
Friday, April 12, 2019 1:00 – 2:30PM Eastern Research Priorities to Address Bats and Wind Energy Issues Presenter: Michael Schirmacher,
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