b'ENVIRONMENTALEYW69traffic. Hartle add that a phased approach, which allows staff toto evolve. For instance, ongoing efforts will be needed to manage test new strategies and adjust their practices based on results,stormwater and prevent the accumulation of standing water, which has made the program both effective and sustainable. can attract shorebirds like plovers, whimbrels and sandpipers. A lot of hard work has gone into our wildlife hazardIn 2018, the airport contracted Jacobs Engineering to add management program, says Strickland. Through proactiveunderdrains and two pumps to route water into the ground and measures and innovative techniques, weve created a saferremove standing water from the airfield.environment for all involved.With enplanements at EYW expected to increase 85% by The budget associated with the wildlife hazard management2043, construction of a new terminal and aprons is requiring program fluctuates significantly year to year based on factorscollaboration between wildlife staff and project planners. such as construction, infrastructure projects and seasonal wildlifeWhen they were developing the plans for the new terminal, I behavior. Projects including the new terminal and the commercialhad an opportunity to comment and give input on their plans to apron expansion will require additional wildlife mitigationmitigate the wetland impact, Andersen notes. efforts. Certain components, such as the falconry program, are sometimes funded with Department of Transportation grants, butBoth she and Hartle agree that the programs success hinges equipment and personnel costs are covered by the airport. on that kind of collaboration continuing, as well as an appreciation for the wildlife being managed.The programs cost-effectiveness is one of its key strengths, with measures like falconry helping reduce the need to use otherAs Hartle puts it, Its a labor of love when wildlife is something methods such as bangers and screamers. you actually appreciate and really enjoy. Throughout my career here, its been a blast to pick up on why this bird is at this spot, Long-Term Outlook and what that bird is doingand how we can take steps to make Looking ahead, EYW anticipates additional wildlife challenges assure that doesnt happen moving forward, but still appreciating it the local island environment and construction at the airport continuewhile its happening.Empowering airport AIRSIDE CLOUDeciency with seamlessSeamless data exchange to meet the dynamic needs of aireld lighting connectivity airside operationsAXON EQConnecting theLINC NODEmost intelligentAgnostic gateway brings airfield lightingthe data from fixtures and sensors to the cloudPAPI ConnectEnabling connectivity of existing airfield lightingWWW.ADBSAFEGATE.COM| AIRFIELD | APRON | TOWER | SERVICEAirportImprovement.comJanuary | February 2025'