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Ocean/Wind Power Ocean/Wind Power Ecological Baseline StudiesEcological Baseline Studies
Gary A. Buchanan, Ph.D.Bureau of Natural Resources Science
Division of Science, Research & TechnologyNJDEP
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Background
• New Jersey’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Development of Wind Turbine Facilities in Coastal Waters
• Recommendations– Natural Resources– Economics, Tourism– Ocean Uses
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Ocean/Wind Power Ecological Baseline Studies
Project Objectives• Address Natural Resource portion of
Blue Ribbon Panel Recommendation No. 4:– “Baseline data should be collected
regarding the distribution, abundance, and migratory patterns of avian species, fish, marine mammals and turtles in the offshore area where development may be feasible.”
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Project Design
• Blue Ribbon Panel• European Studies• Technical Review Committee
– USFWS, NMFS, MMS, NJDEP– North American Methods
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Study Area
~ 20 nautical miles
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Specific Objectives• What are the abundance, distribution, flight
behavior (i.e., height and regular pathways), and utilization (e.g., feeding, breeding) of bird species in the Study Area?
• What are the abundance, utilization, and distribution (e.g., feeding, breeding) of marine mammals in the Study Area?
• What are the abundance, utilization, and distribution (e.g., feeding, breeding) of sea turtles in the Study Area?
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Specific Objectives• What are the abundance, utilization, and
distribution of other marine biota (e.g., fish, shellfish) in the Study Area?
• What is the distribution of other existing natural resources, including, but not limited to, shoals, sand borrow areas, artificial reef sites, and other pre-existing resources in the Study Area?
• Using predictive modeling, mapping, and environmental assessment methodologies what portions of the study area are more or less suitable for wind/alternative energy power facilities based on potential ecological impacts?
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Field Studies
• Three Primary Surveys:– Avian– Marine Mammal– Sea Turtle
• Supporting Studies:– Oceanographic
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Other Studies
• Literature Review• Data Compilation (digital and
historical)• Model Development• Impact Assessment• GIS• Reporting
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Budget
• $4.5 million• Baseline Surveys: >80% of budget• Remaining Budget:
– Literature Review/Data Compilation– Predictive Modeling– Impact Assessment– Reporting
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Schedule
• Solicitation for Research Proposals (SRP) issued March 19, 2007
• Proposals received May 2007• Proposals reviewed by TRC, followed
by Oral Presentations • Bidder selection in June 2007• Award: September to Geo-Marine, Inc.
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Schedule
• 18-month study• Start January 2008• Field Work: 2008 – 2009• Interim Report – January 2009• Draft Final Report – September 2009
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Overall Process
• Technical Review Committee – State & Federal Agencies
• Interested Party Group• Peer Review Group – Independent
Review
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Interested Party Group (IPG)
• Organizations that have an interest in offshore power (e.g., environmental, natural resource or development standpoint)
• DEP outreach– Updates on the project’s progress and
results
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Challenges• NOAA Permit – Marine Mammal
Protection Act & Endangered Species Act– Need due to “take” of protected species
• Weather – Visual surveys need to be conducted under good conditions
• Vessels – Limitations on operation (e.g., storms, availability)
• Budget
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http://www.nj.gov/dep/dsr/oceanhttp://www.nj.gov/dep/dsr/ocean--windwind/
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Geo-Marine Inc. (GMI)
• Strong Proposal and Plan• Experienced Team
– Staff– Projects– Management
• Dan Wilkinson, Ph.D. – GMI Project Manager