Natural Gas Compressors vs Wildlife

Directive 038 | Alberta Energy Regulator

1.2.3 Industrial Noise and Domestic Animals and Wildlife 
Landowners and residents often express concern about the impact of industrial noise on 
domestic animals and wildlife. While not the basis for these requirements, the EUB continues 
to examine peer-reviewed scientific literature and has concluded to date that typical industrial 
noise regulated under its jurisdiction does not significantly impact the physiology and 
habituation patterns of animals over the long term. The literature does suggest that animals 
might temporarily avoid an area until they become familiar with or acclimatized to industrial 
noise.