Wind Project Siting & Environ. Compliance 2019

Garry George
Renewable Energy Director
National Audubon Society


Garry George leads the Renewable Energy Initiative of the Climate Strategy at National Audubon Society. Audubon’s Climate Report at https://climate.audubon.org reveals that climate change is the biggest threat to birds. He represents Audubon in federal, state and local renewable energy siting , permitting and conservation and mitigation policies for onshore and offshore wind energy. He serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of American Wind & Wildlife Institute www.awwi.org and in working groups with the wind industry and agencies to resolve wind/wildlife conflicts on species of birds protected by federal and state laws and regulations. When not spending time with his 6-year old grandson, Garry goes on bird watching trips around the world to add to his life list of over 7,500 species. Garry is based in Los Angeles.

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