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GUIDELINES FOR WIND POWER PROJECTS
April 2009 | Updated by Silka Kempema
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks worked cooperatively with the South Dakota Bat Working Group to develop the Siting Guidelines for Wind Power Projects in South Dakota after recognizing the importance of conserving bats as well as birds in South Dakota. Bats and birds play important ecological and economic roles in many ecosystems, and we feel this is a way to help protect these species. The Public Utilities Commission has agreed to distribute these guidelines to developers and other stakeholders involved with wind power development in South Dakota. By providing these guidelines to all stakeholders involved with wind power projects in South Dakota, we hope to guide these groups with siting wind turbines in areas with minimal impact to wildlife and native habitats.
Linked are the Siting Guidelines for Wind Power Projects in South Dakota along with the associated figure and tables. The guidelines discuss activities and concerns associated with wind power siting in South Dakota, the figure shows areas in South Dakota that are unique/rare, and the tables list various individuals, agencies, and groups to possibly contact.
April 2009 | Updated by Silka Kempema
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks worked cooperatively with the South Dakota Bat Working Group to develop the Siting Guidelines for Wind Power Projects in South Dakota after recognizing the importance of conserving bats as well as birds in South Dakota. Bats and birds play important ecological and economic roles in many ecosystems, and we feel this is a way to help protect these species. The Public Utilities Commission has agreed to distribute these guidelines to developers and other stakeholders involved with wind power development in South Dakota. By providing these guidelines to all stakeholders involved with wind power projects in South Dakota, we hope to guide these groups with siting wind turbines in areas with minimal impact to wildlife and native habitats.
Linked are the Siting Guidelines for Wind Power Projects in South Dakota along with the associated figure and tables. The guidelines discuss activities and concerns associated with wind power siting in South Dakota, the figure shows areas in South Dakota that are unique/rare, and the tables list various individuals, agencies, and groups to possibly contact.
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Wind Turbine Interactions with Birds, Bats, and their Habitats
Spring 2010 | National Wind Coordinating Collaborative Fact sheet summarizing what's known about bird and bat interactions with wind power in North America. Read more... |
Refining a Selectively Perceptible Wind Turbine System for Preventing Bat Fatalities
October 2018 | Paul Cryan et al. A powerpoint presentation on wind energy facilities and bat fatalities. Read more... |
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Bats: Gone With the Wind
August 2008 | Michael Price Wind turbines can cause bat deaths through blade strikes and sudden air-pressure changes. Risk is greatest during fall migration, but careful turbine placement and temporary shutdowns during high-risk periods can reduce fatalities. Read more... |
Wind and Wildlife Key Research Topics
May 2008 | National Wind Coordinating Collaborative This report outlines research priorities for better understanding and reducing the effects of wind energy development on bats and other wildlife, including improved monitoring, risk assessment, and mitigation. Read more... |