U.S. Geological Survey Energy and Wildlife Research Annual Report for 2018
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Abstract
USGS scientists provide scientific information and options that land and resource managers and private industries can use to make decisions regarding the development of energy resources while protecting the health of ecosystems. Studies focus on delivering information to avoid, minimize, or mitigate the impacts of energy infrastructure on fish and wildlife. USGS scientists are currently developing mapping tools and models that identify areas of biological strengths and weaknesses or high- and low-quality habitat and can identify opportunities for conservation—areas of high-quality habitat where energy-generating potential is low—and areas of potential risk—areas of high-quality habitat where energy-generating potential is high. These tools can assist resource managers and the industry concerning siting of energy development and selection of off-site mitigation areas. Scientific efforts, such as these, further the understanding of impacts related to energy development and create workable solutions. The three goals guiding USGS activities related to the interactions between wildlife and energy development are to understand risks by identifying when, where, and how fish and wildlife share space with energy facilities, measure direct and indirect impacts to species, and inform feasible and cost-effective solutions to minimize impacts through technological fixes, management, and mitigation.
Suggested Citation
Khalil, Mona, ed., 2018, U.S. Geological Survey energy and wildlife research annual report for 2018 (ver. 1.1, October 2018): U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1447, 102 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1447.
ISSN: 2330-5703 (online)
ISSN: 1067-084X (print)
Table of Contents
- Science to Understand Risks, Measure Impacts, and Inform Solutions
- Partners
- USGS Mission
- Energy and Wildlife Science Strategy
- Updates to the Annual Report
- List of Projects
- Energy Icons
- Study Locations
- Project Descriptions
- References Cited
- List of Species
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | U.S. Geological Survey energy and wildlife research annual report for 2018 |
| Series title | Circular |
| Series number | 1447 |
| ISBN | 978-1-4113-4257-6 |
| DOI | 10.3133/cir1447 |
| Edition | Version 1.1: October 2018; Version 1.0: September 2018 |
| Year Published | 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Office of the AD Ecosystems |
| Description | v, 101 p. |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |