What happens if energy development is proposed in ODFW draft sage-grouse Core Habitat on the BLM lands?
The BLM provides this draft sage-grouse Core Habitat information to help create awareness of the potential complexity for development in these areas. While the BLM supports the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) habitat designations and endorses the methodology used to develop the habitat designations, the BLM will use discretion to develop its own mitigation policy and site specific stipulations to address any proposed wind energy development in these areas where appropriate. Use of this core habitat map layer should not be considered formal BLM adoption of the ODFW recommended mitigation for Category 1 and 2. Each potential project that occurs in ODFW draft sage-grouse Core Habitat on the BLM lands will be evaluated individually and subject to NEPA review. For renewable energy projects proposed on the BLM lands that are identified as ODFW Category 1 or 2 habitat, the BLM will identify site specific mitigation and stipulations in coordination with both the ODFW and the USFW
