CNSNews.com) – A wind farm in the Montezuma Hills
region of Northern California is seeking a permit to legally kill up to
five golden eagles over the next five years even though the raptors are
currently protected under federal law and an international migratory
bird treaty.
Noting that “the project contributes to California’s Renewable Energy
Portfolio Standard goals,” the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS)
has recommended a five-year permit with additional mitigation and
monitoring efforts, including the purchase of “conservation credits in
an approved mitigation bank.”
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http://cnsnews.com/news/article/barbara-hollingsworth/california-wind-farm-seeking-first-permit-kill-protected-golden
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