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The American Wind Wildlife Institute is a first-of-its-kind collaborative non-profit founded in December 2007 by 20 of the nation’s top science-based conservation and environmental groups and wind energy companies. Each of these organizations supports the AWWI mission of working together to facilitate responsible wind energy development that protects species and wildlife habitat.

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Alan Pollom
- Kansas State Director, The Nature Conservancy

In May, 2009, AWWI partnered with TNC scientists to develop a landscape-level planning tool to map wind potential across the country and characterize relative risk to sensitive wildlife areas on a state-by-state basis.

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Deb Hahn
- Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies

As one of the leading arbiters of wind-wildlife issues, the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies provides a critical voice in all of AWWI’s endeavors.

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Genevieve Thompson
- VP & Executive Director, Audubon Dakota

Audubon has integrated the fight against climate change into its mandate to protect birds and their habitat.

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Jan Bittersdorf
- CEO, NRG Systems Inc.

Since its founding 27 years ago, NRG Systems has committed itself to a vision of wind energy as an agent of positive social development. Determined to see the industry develop best practices that will ensure its growth for years to come, Jan brings that NRG dedication to her leadership of the AWWI Board.

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Joe Grennan
- Permitting Director, Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc.

One of the most established wind energy developers in the world, RES Americas has been committed to environmentally responsible wind farm siting since its founding in 1982. Joe works actively to advance our mission, serving on the AWWI Fundraising Committee.

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Johanna Wald
- Senior Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council

After litigating against renewable energy projects and other human impacts on public lands for many years, the climate crisis prompted Johanna and NRDC to join AWWI in its mission to foster environmentally responsible wind energy development. Johanna, as an AWWI Board Member, has already demonstrated her exceptional ability to educate the public about AWWI’s mission with her authoritative, experienced voice for fighting climate change.

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Peter Frumhoff, Ph.D.
- Director of Science & Policy and Chief Scientist, Climate Campaign, Union of Concerned Scientists

The Union of Concerned Scientists harbors no doubt as to the urgency of fighting climate change, and AWWI is fortunate to have enlisted UCS’ support, both as an organization and in the person of Peter, who is an AWWI Board Member.

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