Bird Litigation: Guilty Plea Under Migratory Bird Treaty Act
10,000 Birds
JUNE 14, 2022
A wind energy company recently pleaded guilty to multiple violations of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and agreed to pay approximately $8 million in fees and restitution. The company, ESI Energy LLC, built facilities in high-risk locations, failed to obtain permits, and its wind turbines killed approximately 150 eagles.
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