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Bird Litigation:  Guilty Plea Under Migratory Bird Treaty Act

10,000 Birds

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. District Court for the District of Wyoming in April 2022. For the next five years, it must also implement an Eagle Management Plan.

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