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
AWEA Wind Project Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Safety Conference
Coronado, CA
02/27/2019 - 02/28/2019
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Wildlife Management Institute North American Wildlife & Natural Resources Conference
Denver, CO
03/04/2019 - 03/08/2019
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Latest News, Research, and Resources
Scientific Advances Toward Wind-Wildlife Solutions Presented at 12th Wind Wildlife Research Meeting in St. Paul
Advances in understanding how birds and bats interact with wind turbines, and emerging solutions to avoid and minimize collisions, were
Materials from a Successful 12th Wind Wildlife Research Meeting Coming Soon
Featuring over 35 presentations and 60 posters, and with more than 400 attendees, the 12th NWCC Wind Wildlife Research Meeting
New Research on Wind Operational Impact Minimization Technologies: DOE-Funded Technology Development & Innovation Projects
Monday, October 1, 2018 2:00 – 3:30PM Eastern Recording Refining a Selectively Perceptible Wind Turbine System for Preventing Bat Fatalities
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