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mission
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Key
Facts
- APLIC
was formed in late 1980’s to deal
with issues of crane collisions with power
lines in southern Colorado
- Originally
composed of 10 utilities nationwide, EEI,
USFWS and Audubon Society
- Now
includes 30+ utilities, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Electric Power Research Institute, and
USFWS (more
on membership)
- Meets
twice a year
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The
Avian Power Line Interaction Committee (APLIC) leads
the electric utility industry in the protection of avian
resources while enhancing reliable energy delivery.
We work in partnership with utilities, resource agencies
and the public to:
- Develop
& provide educational resources
- Identify
and fund research
- Develop
& provide cost-effective management options, and
- Serve
as the focal point for avian interaction utility issues
In
addition to dealing with issues of bird collisions with
power lines, APLIC has taken on issue of raptor electrocutions.
Current
activities include Research, Web site development, Spanish
translation of APLIC raptor protection manual, Short
courses, and Guidance and advice to other utilities.
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