American Wind and Wildlife Institute
The American Wind and Wildlife Institute (AWW) is a U.S. nonprofit organization that seeks to encourage the development of wind energy while preserving wildlife habitats that are at risk of being disrupted during the development of wind farms. Located in Washington, D.C., AWWI was founded in November 2008 by a coalition of seven conservation and science organizations – including the Environmental Defense Fund. The Nature Conservancy and the Union of Concerned Scientists – and 13 wind industry companies. AWWI’s initiatives have included the development of wind siting maps and identifying potential biodiversity concerns created by wind energy projects.
The Mission of AWWI is to facilitate timely and responsible development of wind energy while protecting wildlife and wildlife habitat. We accomplish our mission through research, mapping, mitigation, and public education on best practices in wind farm siting and wildlife habitat protection. AWWI is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the nation’s top science-based conservation and environmental groups, wind energy companies and government agencies.
The Mission of AWWI is to facilitate timely and responsible development of wind energy while protecting wildlife and wildlife habitat. We accomplish our mission through research, mapping, mitigation, and public education on best practices in wind farm siting and wildlife habitat protection. AWWI is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the nation’s top science-based conservation and environmental groups, wind energy companies and government agencies.
