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Pushmataha Bat Conservation Bank | Endangered Species

Total Acres

90

Project Year

2022

 
Located in Pushmataha County OK

The purpose of this species mitigation bank is to help offset potential negative impacts on habitat for Indiana Bats (Endangered) and Northern Long-Eared Bats (Threatened) from the generation of renewable electricity, through wind energy production, to meet energy demand in the South Central region of the U.S.

The objective of this wind farm is to operate an economically viable commercial wind energy facility of 100 MW in southeast Oklahoma that contributes to meeting the energy needs of the region.

The bat conservation program/bank focuses on avoiding and minimizing potential impacts to both species of bats, and to minimize impacts to the bats through the protection and enhancement of high-quality bat habitat.

 

Mitigation Partner

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Our Role

Endowment Fund Manager

Mitigation Type

Endangered Species

 

About the AuthorMichael Scisco

Michael brings nearly 20 years of experience to his role as Trusted Conservation Advisor at Unique Places to Save. He has worked to conserve over 200,000 acres across the U.S. while securing over $200M in funding and transacting $500M in land and other real estate.

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