For more than a decade, the National Wildlife Federation Offshore Wind Program has been rallying for responsible development of our nation’s largest untapped renewable energy resource.

Thriving Wildlife

National Wildlife Federation believes that it is essential to ensure that wildlife thrive in our new clean energy future, which is why we work hard to support the responsible development of offshore wind energy.

Resources & Fact Sheets

Have a question about offshore wind energy and its impacts on wildlife, or want to share resources with others? Learn more about responsible offshore wind energy and find answers to the frequently asked questions about this renewable energy resource.

Industrial Smoke Stack.

5 Reasons We Need Offshore Wind

Offshore wind power provides the United States with a once in a generation opportunity to build a transformative industry that will have beneficial impacts for communities and ecosystems.

The BOEM Renewable Energy Process

We work alongside other environmental NGOs to engage with BOEM and developers throughout their offshore wind permitting process, through formal comments, stakeholder outreach, meetings, working groups, and other efforts. 

Our Team

Our team of dedicated staff work on all of our nation’s coasts to bring the responsible development of offshore wind energy, and meet the urgency of the climate crisis.


Our goal is to harness America’s largest untapped clean energy source: offshore wind.