New York State
Environmental Technical Working Group
E-TWG Activities
E-TWG Activities
The Environmental Technical Working Group (E-TWG) is involved in many ongoing efforts related to the environmentally responsible development of offshore wind. The E-TWG has identified six priority topics to address in the 2021-2022 timeframe, including improvement of coordination between states, review and synthesis of data to inform stakeholder groups, State of the Science Workshops, guidance for regional monitoring and research, guidance for pre- and post construction monitoring and research, and technology advancement for mitigation and monitoring. These topics are being addressed by NYSERDA and the E-TWG via multiple mechanisms.
E-TWG Priorities
Improved Coordination Between States
Synthesis of Data to Inform Stakeholders
State of the Science Workshops
Guidance of Regional Research
Guidance of Pre- and Post-Construction Research
Coordination calls among state representatives
Mechanism
Webinar Library and NYSERA Webinar Series
Biennial workshops
Synthesis of regional research priorities
Taxon-specific guidance for conducting research
E-TWG Role
Provide suggestions for topics of discussion
Provide Input on library setup and topics for webinars
Input on Topics and Structure
Planning Committee
Specialist Committee
Specialist Committee
Timeline
Ongoing
Library updates 2-3x per year
Webinar Series Ongoing
Ongoing with Workshops every two years
Late 2021 - Summer 2023
Spring 2022- Fall 2023
End Products
Continued State Coordination
Webinar Library
NYSERDA Learning from the Experts
Workshop proceedings, recordings, & other outputs
Database of Research Recommendations & Guidance Document
Guidance Document
Photo credits: Dogfish shark © Boris Pamikov - Shuttershock; Offshore windfarm © Chuyuss - Shuttershock; Loggerhead sea turtle © Kate Sutherland; School of sardines © Andrea Izzotti - Fotolio; Gulls © Maria Maliy - Unsplash; Humpback whale © Sandra Seitamaa - Unsplash; Wind farm © David Will - Pixabay