Energy and Wildlife
Energy development is booming across the United States, helping to secure plentiful energy to meet our nation’s needs. Yet energy generation can sometimes have adverse effects on ecosystems and wildlife. USGS scientists are studying the effects of energy infrastructure on wildlife, and are working to develop the technical and management options that can reduce risks to wildlife and industry.
Featured Science
Explore quick links to research efforts and science tools available for use in energy development and wildlife management decisions.
- Renewables-Wildlife Solutions Initiative
- North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat)
- Tools for the Mitigation of Habitat-Based Impacts to Birds
- U.S. Wind Turbine Database (USWTDB) Viewer
- USGS Energy and Wildlife Research Report - 2019
- A Generalized Estimator for Estimating Bird and Bat Mortality at Renewable Ener…
- Smart Energy Development Web Tool