On January 8th, 9th, and 10th, some of the world’s leading bat scientists from the U.S. and Europe, wind industry and federal and state resource agency representatives came together in Austin, Texas, for a workshop to share information about what we know today and what we need to know in the future about bat mortality at wind turbines. The workshop, sponsored by the four founders of the Cooperative, had almost 50 participants in attendance (see Appendix A). Participants are hopeful that this collaboration will yield solutions that support the continued growth of wind energy production in concert with bats & their habitats.
The purpose of the workshop was to:
- Determine the current state of knowledge by identifying potential risks, gaps in knowledge and future directions for bat and wind energy research conducted by BWEC and other research groups in North America and Europe.
- Maximize dialogue between subject matter experts.
- Develop preliminary research plans focusing on knowledge gaps that are essential to solving the greatest risks.
Event Documents
The following is a list of papers and presentations produced by this event.
| Title | Author | Date Sort ascending | Technology | Stressor | Receptor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bats and Wind Energy Cooperative: 2008 Workshop Proceedings | Energetics Incorporated | Wind Energy | Bats |
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