With the rapid expansion of wind energy across the United States, wildlife-related siting issues have come to the forefront as both a challenge and opportunity for the wind energy industry.Programs and scientific studies initiated by the Industry are allowing companies to effectively manage potential project development delays, overly-restrictive permit conditions, and potential regulatory liability while advancing wind-wildlife siting issues in ways that both have immediate and long-term practical applications.GIS-based mapping tools allow for the application of knowledge regarding the presence of threatened and endangered species and critical habitat to aid in siting decisions.Additionally, studies have shown that altering cut-in speeds can reduce bat fatalities and radar technology can permit turbine shut-down upon certain atmospheric conditions and avian presence.Lastly, post-construction fatality monitoring permits the wind industry to better understand the relationship between pre-construction fatality estimates and actual fatalities to determine whether population-level impacts are occurring at a site.In sum, sound science can underpin improvements in cost-effective wind energy development while protecting wildlife and allowing the industry to move towards a sustainable and cost-effective future.