FSEC approves Horse Heaven Wind Farm ferruginous hawk mitigation plan despite public comments
Feb 18, 2026
FSEC approved an updated ferruginous‑hawk nest mitigation and management plan for the Horse Heaven Wind Farm and heard staff estimates that extended post‑construction mortality monitoring would cost $800,000–$1,000,000 annually; the council voted 4–0 to approve the plan.
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The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council on Feb. 18 approved an updated ferruginous‑hawk nest mitigation and management plan submitted by Horse Heaven Wind Farm LLC that implements special‑status species mitigation measure Wild5 in the site certification agreement.
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