What have we learned from Europe About the Impacts of Offshore Wind Farms on Birds? Why Is This Information Applicable?

The Ask the Experts database managers conducted an interview with Dr. Scott McWilliams (Professor of Wildlife Ecology & Physiology) to summarize the findings of multiple URI studies that have set out to minimize the effects that the Block Island Wind Farm has had on birds and bats.

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In What Ways Did Rhode Island Minimize the Impacts Had on Birds From the Block Island Wind Farm? Have These Efforts Been Effective?

The Ask the Experts database managers conducted an interview with Dr. Scott McWilliams (Professor of Wildlife Ecology & Physiology) to summarize the findings of multiple URI studies that have set out to minimize the effects that the Block Island Wind Farm has had on birds and bats.

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How Are Birds Affected by the Block Island Wind Farm and How Do They Interact With the Wind Turbines?

The Ask the Experts database managers conducted an interview with Dr. Scott McWilliams (Professor of Wildlife Ecology & Physiology) to summarize the findings of multiple URI studies that have set out to minimize the effects that the Block Island Wind Farm has had on birds and bats.

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