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U.S. Geological Survey Energy and Wildlife Research Annual Report for 2019

Circular 1458
Edited by: Mona Khalil
https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1458

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Abstract

Access to affordable and reliable energy remains a critical need for people and the economy. To satisfy society’s demand for energy, the United States is expanding access to vast natural resources to produce electricity as well as petroleum and natural gas products. Development of our Nation’s energy resources, however, often conflicts directly with the equally vast fish and wildlife resources, which contribute billions of dollars to the economy through harvest, recreation, and services to humans and agriculture. The effects of energy development on living resources include fragmentation of populations, degradation or loss of habitat, and mortality of birds, bats, fish, and other wildlife interacting with energy generation facilities. Thus, an expanding energy infrastructure results in new requirements for land and ocean conversion for project siting and operational decisions to minimize risk to fish and wildlife resources. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists partner with more than 150 Federal, State, and local government agencies; Tribal nations; academic institutions; and nongovernmental organizations to deliver timely and relevant information on pressing resource management issues. This report summarizes ongoing USGS research projects and publications related to the impacts of energy development on fish and wildlife resources, tools to assess those impacts, and solutions to avoid or minimize risk. This information helps decision makers balance development with stewardship of the Nation’s fish and wildlife heritage.

Suggested Citation

Khalil, M., ed., 2019, U.S. Geological Survey energy and wildlife research annual report for 2019: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1458, 108 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1458.

ISSN: 2330-5703 (online)

ISSN: 1067-084X (print)

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Table of Contents

  • Science to Understand Risks, Measure Impacts, and Inform Solutions.
  • Progress and 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 2019
Series title Circular
Series number 1458
DOI 10.3133/cir1458
Year Published 2019
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Office of the AD Ecosystems
Description iv, 108 p.
Country United States
Online Only (Y/N) N
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