Spatial Mapping and Attribution of Wyoming Wind Turbines

This project is aimed at developing spatially-explicit seasonal distribution models for Sage-Grouse in Wyoming, which will provide resource managers tools for conservation planning. These specific data are being used for assessing the impact of disturbance resulting from wind energy development within Wyoming on sage-grouse populations.

Additionally, this data will also support the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI). WLCI is a long-term, science-based, collaborative effort to ensure that the Southwest Wyoming's wildlife and its habitats are sustained over time with increased land-use pressures. Additional information about WLCI can be found at www.wlci.gov or in the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative Science Workshop Proceedings (U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Report 2008-5073 found on-line at pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2008/5073/).