Electric Utility

Distribution and Transmission Lines

 Best Management Practices for Electric Utilities in Sage-Grouse Habitat - This manual identifies best practices and provides specific guidance to help electric utilities, electric cooperatives, federal power administrations, wildlife agencies, and other stakeholders protect sage-grouse and their habitats.

Additional Resources:

The  Avian Power Line Interaction Committee (APLIC) has developed several guidance documents that contain conservation measures for reducing impacts to birds from electric utility infrastructure.

To view and download these documents, see the Electric Utility Lines Guidance Documents.

Last Updated: February 29, 2016