© Mike Norton (Colorado)
CO: Wind Farms
Overview
This layer shows locations of active wind energy development in Colorado as of August, 2008.
Data Layer Description
Source
Colorado Natural Heritage Program
What this data layer represents
This layer shows wind turbine locations in Colorado.
Location
Colorado
Scale: approx. 1:50,000 (county wide)
Description
This data layer shows wind turbine locations in Colorado. It was developed from aerial and satellite imagery, and checked against the Federal Aviation Administration’s obstacle data.
How to get the data layer
http://www.cnhp.colostate.edu/gis.html
Contact:
Karin Decker
Colorado Natural Heritage Program
Landscape Ecologist/GIS Specialist
970-491-3285
mailto:Karin.Decker@Colostate.edu ?subject=Colorado%20Wind%20Farm%20Map%20inquiry
254 General Services Bldg., CSU
Fort Collins, CO 80523-8002
How you might make use of this data layer
This is layer shows locations of active wind energy development in Colorado as of August, 2008. Theses areas may be considered threats to some biological resources, such as some bird and bat species. These areas may also indicate places where unique management conditions exist, or where opportunities to develop new conservation partnerships may be found.
How to get more information
http://www.cnhp.colostate.edu/gis.html
Contact:
Karin Decker
Colorado Natural Heritage Program
Landscape Ecologist/GIS Specialist
970-491-3285
mailto:Karin.Decker@Colostate.edu ?subject=Colorado%20Wind%20Farm%20Map%20inquiry
254 General Services Bldg., CSU
Fort Collins, CO 80523-8002