Wind Power
Climate Change represents the greatest current threat to our native biodiversity. Audubon strongly supports the development of renewable energy sources. However it is also critical that these new energy sources be developed in a manner that minimizes direct and indirect impacts to native wildlife. Learn about Audubon’s efforts to ensure environmentally responsible development of renewable energy sources.
Climate Change represents the greatest current threat to our native biodiversity. Audubon strongly supports the development of renewable energy sources. However it is also critical that these new energy sources be developed in a manner that minimizes direct and indirect impacts to native wildlife. Learn about Audubon’s efforts to ensure environmentally responsible development of renewable energy sources.
USFWS Considering Golden Eagle Take Permits at Oregon Wind Farm
September 4, 2008:
Both Audubon Society of Portland and Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) are strong supporters of renewable energy development including wind power. It is critical that the United States wean itself from climate changing fossil fuels and the development of renewable energy sources in Oregon will drive our green economy. However not all renewable energy projects are green. There are energy speculators willing to game the system and take advantage of the state’s strong renewable energy mandates. In the coming years, the spread of wind farms will radically transform significant portions of terrestrial landscape---often overlapping with our most sensitive wildlife areas. Although we must move quickly, we must also move carefully and thoughtfully.
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