Work Group Charge
Address identified and emerging SFWA concerns and opportunities related to wind siting by:
- Promoting collaboration among and between state fish and wildlife agencies, federal partners, industry, and conservation organizations;
- Sharing information on regulatory and non-regulatory mechanisms to support positive siting outcomes; and
- understanding and advancing the science on wind wildlife interactions and cumulative impacts of wind energy development.
AWFA-led Resources:
Wind Siting Survey Summary Report
The Wildlife Professional - Blowing in the Wind
Wind Siting Survey Results Presentation
SFWA Consultation Policies Report (upd 2024)
SFWA Energy Resources Link Repository - State Wind BMPs
Guidance for SFWA to Reduce Impacts from Wind Energy Development on North American Bats - SEEKING INPUT (July 2025)
Associated Committee
Committee Contact Information
Work Group Chair: Karen Voltura, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Work Group Vice-Chair: Jessica Wilkinson, The Nature Conservancy
AFWA Staff Contact: Meaghan Gade, mgade@fishwildlife.org
Partner Resources