In 2007 the Wind Turbine Guidelines Advisory Committee was
established to provide advice and recommendations on developing
effective measure to avoid or minimize impacts to wildlife and
their habitats related to land-based wind energy facilities. The
Committee is comprised of 22 members representing federal,
state, and tribal governments, wildlife conservation
organizations, and the wind industry. The Committee's guidelines
are founded on a "tiered approach" for assessing potential
impacts to wildlife and their habitats. This allows developers
to identify potential problems at each stage of development. To
find contact information and to download the guidelines and
recommendations, visit the USFWS Wind Turbine Guidelines
Advisory Committee homepage.