Knowledge Base - Wind Energy

The Knowledge Base provides access to documents and information about the environmental effects of wind energy, supporting the WREN initiative. Relevant documents from around the world are compiled into a user-friendly table that displays all content available in Tethys. Results can be narrowed using the keyword filters on the right, or with search terms entered in the text box, including targeted searches (e.g., org:DOE, author:copping). Content may also be sorted alphabetically by clicking on column headers. Some entries will appear on the next page.

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Title Author Date Content Type Technology Stressor Receptor
Assessing the ecological effects of the Lista wind power park on vegetation and cervids Lebesbye, E. Thesis Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Physical Environment, Terrestrial Mammals
Effects of Wind Power Development on Reindeer: Global Positioning System Monitoring and Herders’ Experience Eftestøl, S.; Tsegaye, D.; Flydal, K.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Terrestrial Mammals
Wind-energy development alters pronghorn migration at multiple scales Milliganm M.; Johnston, A.; Beck, J.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance, Displacement Terrestrial Mammals
Variable effects of wind-energy development on seasonal habitat selection of pronghorn Milligan, M.; Johnston, A.; Beck, J.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Avoidance, Displacement Terrestrial Mammals
Migratory Disturbance Thresholds with Mule Deer and Energy Development Sawyer, H.; Lambert, M.; Merkle, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Displacement Terrestrial Mammals
Pronghorn Winter Resource Selection Before and After Wind Energy Development in South-Central Wyoming Smith, K.; Taylor, K.; Albeke, S.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance Terrestrial Mammals
U.S. Geological Survey energy and wildlife research annual report for 2019 Khalil, M. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind Bats, Birds, Fish, Terrestrial Mammals
Deerfield Wind Black Bear Study: Progress Update, Fall 2018 Comeau, J.; Hammond, F. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Terrestrial Mammals
U.S. Geological Survey energy and wildlife research annual report for 2018 Khalil, M. Report Wind Energy Terrestrial Mammals, Fish, Birds, Bats
Leaning Juniper II Wind Power Facility 2017 Washington Ground Squirrel Monitoring Gerhart, R.; Kronner, K. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Terrestrial Mammals
Impacts of climate change and renewable energy development on habitat of an endemic squirrel, Xerospermophilus mohavensis, in the Mojave Desert, USA Inman, R.; Esque, T.; Nussear, K.; et al. Journal Article Terrestrial Mammals
U.S. Geological Survey—Energy and Wildlife Research Annual Report for 2016 Khalil, M. Report Wind Energy Bats, Birds, Terrestrial Mammals
Deerfield Wind Black Bear Study Update: August, 2015 Interim Report Comeau, J.; Hammond, F. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Terrestrial Mammals
Black Bears (Ursus americanus) as a Novel Potential Predator of Agassiz's Desert Tortoises (Gopherus agassizii) at a California Wind Energy Facility Lovich, J.; Delaney, D.; Briggs, J.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals, Reptiles
Spatial Ecology of Female Mule Deer in an Area Proposed for Wind Energy Development Webb, S.; Dzialak, M.; Houchen, D.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
Influence Of Wind Turbines On Mammalian Occupancy Patterns Tanis, B. Thesis Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
Is there Room for All of Us? Renewable Energy and Xerospermophilus mohavensis Inman, R.; Esque, T.; Nussear, K.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
Best Management Practices for siting, developing, operating, and monitoring renewable energy in the Intermountain West: A Conservationist's Guide Jones, A. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change, Displacement, Collision, Avoidance, Attraction Terrestrial Mammals, Raptors, Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions, Ground-Nesting Birds, Birds, Bats
Expansion of Hitra Wind-Power Plant - Consequences Related to Wildlife Except Birds Veiberg, V.; Pedersen, H. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
Results of Wildlife Movement Monitoring Using an Infrared Sensing Remote Camera Located Under Wind Turbine 7, Searsburg Wind Project April-November 2006 Wallin, J. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Birds, Passerines, Terrestrial Mammals
Response of Rocky Mountain Elk (Cervus elaphus) to Wind-power Development Walter, W.; Leslie, D.; Jenks, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
The Effects of Wind Turbines on Antipredator Behavior in California Ground Squirrels (Spermophilus beecheyi) Rabin, L.; Coss, R.; Owings, D. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Noise, Collision, Avoidance Terrestrial Mammals, Raptors, Ecosystem Processes, Birds
An Assessment of Potential Direct and Indirect Impacts to Black Bear at the Proposed Deerfield Wind Farm Based Upon a Literature Review Parsons, J. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Terrestrial Mammals
Post-Construction Avian and Bat Fatality Monitoring Study for the High Winds Wind Power Project Solano County, California: Two Year Report Kerlinger, P.; Curry, R.; Culp, L.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Terrestrial Mammals, Raptors, Birds, Bats
Reindeer and Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) Response Towards Human Activities Reimers, E.; Colman, J. Journal Article Avoidance, Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
Black Bear Corridor Crossings in the Vicinity of the Searsburg Wind Turbines as Investigated in 1995 Wallin, J. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Terrestrial Mammals
Results of Wildlife Movement Monitoring Using an Infrared Sensing Remote Camera Located Under Wind Turbine 7, Searsburg Wind Project During October 2005 Wallin, J. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Birds, Terrestrial Mammals
Effects of Wind Turbines on Area Use and Behaviour of Semi-Domestic Reindeer in Enclosures Flydal, K.; Eftestol, S.; Reimers, E.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Displacement, Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
Cumulative Impacts Analysis for Avian and Other Wildlife Resources from Proposed Wind Projects in Kittitas County, Washington Young, D. Jr.; Erickson, W. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Birds, Raptors, Terrestrial Mammals
An Evaluation of the Impact of the Alameda County/Land Owner Ground Squirrel Management Program on Squirrel Abundance, Raptor Use, and Raptor Fatalities: A status report Kerlinger, P.; Curry, R. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Terrestrial Mammals, Raptors, Birds
The Influence of High Ground Squirrel Densities on the Occurrence of Golden Eagles on Altamont Ownership Consortium Property Hunt, G.; Culp, L. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Terrestrial Mammals, Raptors, Birds

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