Carol Foss Wind Power and Wildlife Tuesday, April 23 -- 7:00 p.m. Howe Library -- Hanover, NH Co-sponsored by Mascoma Chapter of NH Audubon and the Howe Library As the world tries to reduce its dependency on fossil fuels and move to renewable energy sources, one of the most appealing options has been windpower, but even this abundant resource cannot be used without some downside effects. The birding community and environmental groups have long expressed concern about the potential impact of the rotating turbines on bird populations. There are also questions about the damage done to fragile hilltop ecosystems and their wildlife and plant communities by construction of the turbines and the access roads needed to service them. As head of NH Audubon's Conservation Science Dept., Carol Foss has considerable experience with these matters. She'll talk to us about the pros and cons of windpower tapping into current research on the topic as well as examing the real life impacts these wind projects are having. The event is free and open to the public. Mascoma Chapter of New Hampshire Audubon