(June 26, 2025) -- “Today, in a long-awaited decision, the Ohio Power Siting Board approved the Frasier Solar Project, an important step towards addressing climate change for the benefit of birds and communities.
The solar project would generate 120 megawatts of electricity on private land in Knox County.
Birds face unprecedented threats from climate change, and two-thirds of North American bird species could face unlivable conditions across their current range. A shift to responsible renewable energy is critical for birds’ long-term survival, and our own.
As the project went through the siting process, the developer engaged in proactive consultation with Audubon, and other environmental stakeholders, to identify and address potential bird and wildlife impacts—that’s important.
Collaboration with wildlife experts will help ensure that renewable energy projects achieve their full potential while minimizing impacts to critical bird habitat. We’re pleased to see that the project is moving forward, and we will continue to monitor its progress to keep the best interest of birds front and center.”
About Audubon Great Lakes
Audubon Great Lakes is a regional office of Audubon, learn more at gl.audubon.org.
The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety
