July 15, 2009
Report

Sage-Grouse and Wind Energy: Biology, Habits, and Potential Effects from Development

Abstract

Proposed development of domestic energy resources, including wind energy, is expected to impact the sagebrush steppe ecosystem in the western United States. The greater sage-grouse relies on habitats within this ecosystem for survival, yet very little is known about how wind energy development may affect sage-grouse. The purpose of this report is to inform organizations of the impacts wind energy development could have on greater sage-grouse populations and identify information needed to fill gaps in knowledge.

Revised: June 17, 2010 | Published: July 15, 2009

Citation

Becker J.M., J.D. Tagestad, C.A. Duberstein, and J.L. Downs. 2009. Sage-Grouse and Wind Energy: Biology, Habits, and Potential Effects from Development Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.