Renewable energy solutions in southern Wisconsin
Climate change poses a real and serious threat to more than two-thirds of North America’s bird species. We must diligently and thoughtfully tackle this problem, together and now—the wellbeing and sustainability of our society, ecosystems, and natural resources depend on it.
Renewable energy can help reduce pollution and slow the rise of global temperatures, which benefits birds—and ultimately, our entire natural community. Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (SoWBA) supports ecologically responsible renewable energy solutions that reduce carbon emissions and increase equitable access to clean energy while minimizing or eliminating potential dangers to Wisconsin’s wildlife.
SoWBA advocates for all renewable energy projects to:
Follow the best available science and conduct thorough research to understand possible effects on local ecosystems, including species-specific risk assessments;
Select development sites carefully to avoid negative impacts on native species, particularly those at risk, or their habitats;
Collaborate with local communities to ensure maximum benefits for both people and wildlife;
Operate in a manner that is consistent with minimizing impacts on natural communities; and
Monitor wildlife impacts in the long term, implementing harm reduction or mitigation measures as necessary.
Yellow Warbler at Goose Pond (photo: Arlene Koziol).
Birds and their habitats matter.
Wisconsin’s natural resources matter.
SoWBA seeks to work with energy companies and landowners alike to find the most inclusive, sustainable, and thoughtful solutions for placement and implementation of renewable energy infrastructure.
For questions, please contact us at info@swibirds.org.
Banner photo by Arlene Koziol. A beautiful Goose Pond Sanctuary prairie in full bloom.
