Chris Merkord Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Sheep graze among wind turbines near Rio Vista in 2012. More such power-generating devices are planned for the area. Wind energy is known to be environmentally friendly, except for one persistent concern: The spinning turbine blades often kill birds, especially raptors such as eagles. Now, a wind energy project in Solano County may become the first in the United States to commit to protecting golden eagles under federal law. To make amends for the golden eagles likely to be killed by its turbine blades, the 100-megawatt project near Rio Vista, known as Shiloh IV, would agree to modify power lines in Monterey County to prevent golden eagles from being electrocuted. The proposal is contained in a draft conservation plan released Thursday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which is charged with protecting eagles and other migratory birds. The proposal is open to a 45-day public comment period, with adoption expected early in 2014. Read more here: http://www.modbee.com/2013/09/27/2943873/eagle-conservation-effort-at-solano.html#storylink=cpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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