APLIC Mission Statement

The Avian Power Line Interaction Committee (APLIC) leads the electric utility industry in protecting avian resources while enhancing reliable energy delivery. We work in partnership with utilities, resource agencies, and the public to: Provide educational resources; Identify and fund research; Develop industry best practices for managing bird/utility issues, and serve as a focal point for avian/utility interaction issues.

Who We Are and What We Do

Members

APLIC is made up of more than 70 members representing private, public, and government utility companies (investor owned, municipalities, public utility districts, power cooperatives, and federal marketing administrations), and energy companies in the U.S. and Canada that own and operate electrical lines and are working to address avian issues on transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure.

Partners

APLIC has established highly valued relationships with agency partners, including the .U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA - APHIS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA).  Partner Links

APLIC leads a cooperative effort between Industry, Agencies, and NGOs that has continued for over 35 years. Learn more

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Workshops & Training

APLIC facilitates workshops all across the U.S. at least once annually and has provided avian protection support abroad.

The next open workshop will be scheduled in 2026.  View Events

Resources

APLIC has published 6 industry guidance documents and detailed training modules which provide solutions for a wide range of bird and power line issues.  View Resources

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Join APLIC

APLIC membership is open only to electric utility companies and other energy companies (e.g., wind, solar, and gas) that own and operate electric utility lines.

As an APLIC member, your company will join a network of professionals dedicated to developing and applying practical and effective solutions to addressing avian interactions with electrical infrastructure. APLIC is comprised of members with extensive experience related to impacts, mitigation methods, and current research, and technology. APLIC membership fees are reasonable, and are primarily used to fund guidance documents, training workshops, and research projects.

The benefits of APLIC membership include: 

  • Joining a network of professionals with a diverse range of expertise that work to resolve avian/utility issues and are open to sharing their knowledge with others.
  • Access to APLIC short course content and other educational materials for member company use.
  • Access to agency trainings and coordination on critical avian issues, guidance, and regulations.
  • Staying up-to-date on current topics related to electrocutions, collisions, nesting, avian-protection products, regulatory changes, etc.
  • Access to and participation in development of APLIC resources (guidance documents, educational/training materials).

If your utility or energy company is interested in becoming a member, contact APLIC.

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