Updated resources reflect current understanding of interactions between land-based wind power and wildlife.
Published today, October 14, 2025, Wind Energy Interactions with Wildlife: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Based on the State of the Science summarizes publicly available information about how land-based wind power interacts with wildlife and the status of approaches to mitigate adverse impacts, with a focus on North America. This summary builds off previous editions in a new, question-and-answer format to clearly communicate current understanding of the key questions facing wind energy and wildlife.
“We at REWI are dedicated to compiling and communicating the best available scientific facts around renewable energy, wildlife, and ecosystems. New science and technological advancements mean our understanding of interactions between wildlife and the built environment is constantly improving. The Wind Energy Interactions with Wildlife report is an up-to-the-moment picture of the interactions available today, and is intended to inform all those who care about wind energy and wildlife.”
– REWI Executive Director, Troy Hartley, Ph.D.
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Additional REWI Resources on Wind Energy Interactions with Wildlife
3rd Edition: Summary of Bird Fatality Monitoring Data Contained in AWWIC Land-based Wind Energy Monitoring Database
Released in September 2025, this expert-reviewed report updates and expands upon the 2nd Edition (released in 2020).
REWI Technology Catalog: A Public Reference Catalog of Searchable Wildlife Risk Minimization Technologies
Annual submission window for companies, manufacturers, developers, or researchers to add or edit technology profiles is now open through July 1, 2026. Click here to learn more about the Technology Catalog.
15th Wind Wildlife Research Meeting Proceedings
Proceedings documenting the 15th Wind Wildlife Research Meeting (WWRM), held on November 12-15, 2024, and covering current research pertaining to wind energy-related wildlife impacts from collision and displacement; the cumulative and potential population-level effects from both climate change and wind energy development; technological advances to avoid, minimize, and offset these impacts; and socioeconomic issues surrounding wind energy.
Media Contact: REWI Communications Manager, Hannah Fisher (hfisher@rewi.org).