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
Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Annual Meeting
St. Paul, MN
09/22/2019 - 09/25/2019
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NWCC Webinar – Wind 101: An Introduction to Wind Energy Siting, Development, and Operation
10/02/2019 2:00 - 3:30 PM ET
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Latest News, Research, and Resources
NWCC Webinar – Wind 101: An Introduction to Wind Energy Siting, Development, and Operation
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 2:00 – 3:30PM Eastern Presenter: Michael Speerschneider, Senior Director of Permitting Policy and Environmental Affairs, American
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
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.
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