The American Clean Power Association (ACP), issued the following statement from Tom Vinson, ACP Vice President for Policy and Regulatory Affairs on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Final Eagle Rule which was released on February 8, 2024: “Wind energy and eagle conservation have proven to be compatible. The bald eagle population is booming, … Continue reading ACP Statement on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Final Eagle Rule
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Wind’s golden eagle impacts remain low
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has released new data that should ease the minds of those concerned about wind energy’s potential impacts on golden eagles—it confirms impacts remain small. Causes of eagle mortality USFWS studied causes of mortality of satellite tagged North American golden eagles from 1997 to 2013. Researchers then extrapolated their … Continue reading Wind’s golden eagle impacts remain low
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USFWS clarifies changes to eagle conservation program
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe recently penned a column in the Huffington Post explaining changes to the service’s eagle conservation program. Here are a few key points. How the program conserves eagle populations: Let me be clear: incidental loss of eagles is not new, and whether or not we issue permits, it … Continue reading USFWS clarifies changes to eagle conservation program
Continue readingWhat the Associated Press and Fox News missed in their eagle conservation rule reporting
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) made changes to its eagle conservation program, and the Associated Press (AP) and Fox News misrepresented what it means, starting right in their headlines. And no, eagle populations have never been at risk from wind power and are not now. From the AP: Final wind turbines rule permits … Continue reading What the Associated Press and Fox News missed in their eagle conservation rule reporting
Continue readingFinal USFWS eagle conservation rule
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) issued the following statement reacting to the release of the final eagle permit rule from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS): “Though we’re reserving judgment until we fully digest the rule, we strongly support its core purpose — eagle conservation,” said Tom Kiernan, CEO of the American Wind Energy … Continue reading Final USFWS eagle conservation rule
Continue readingWind power and eagles can successfully coexist
As one of the leading solutions to combat carbon pollution, growing wind energy is an effective way to protect America’s landscapes and wildlife. Scientists agree that climate change is the greatest threat to our nation’s plants and animals, and zero-carbon energy sources will play a critical role in ensuring these populations remain healthy and abundant. … Continue reading Wind power and eagles can successfully coexist
Continue readingU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service clarifies proposed rule
This week the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed a new rule concerning its eagle conservation program. While the proposal would govern a number of different industries, some have reported the facts incorrectly and erroneously conflated it with wind energy. As a clean energy source, wind energy contributes to eagle conservation by mitigating climate … Continue reading U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service clarifies proposed rule
Continue readingAmerican Wind Energy Association reacts to USFWS eagle permit ruling
Today, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) welcomes the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s (FWS) final rule to extend the total maximum duration of take permits allowed for under the 2009 Eagle Permit Rule. customized weight loss However, this rule must only be a first step in creating a rational and effective approach to eagle … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association reacts to USFWS eagle permit ruling
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