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a. Sanitary Landfills and/or Other Waste Disposal Facilities <br />Sanitary landfills can create wildlife hazard attractants. Federal regulations and guidance apply to <br />locating and /or expanding these types of facilities near airports. <br />b. Sanitary Sewer Systems <br />Open water sanitary sewer systems may create a wildlife hazard attractant due to the aquatic <br />environment that is created with such facilities. New open sanitary sewer systems should be <br />strongly discouraged within the separation distances described by the FAA. <br />C. Stormwater Management Facilities <br />A variety of stormwater management facilities are utilized to retain and treat stormwater run -off. <br />Aboveground stormwater facilities may consist of open water features, canal or water <br />conveyance structures, marsh areas, dry detention, and littoral zone areas. Due to the aquatic and <br />vegetative environments associated with these structures, jurisdictions should avoid placement of <br />these features within airport operations area as a minimum measure to decrease potential wildlife <br />hazard attractants. However, it may not be practical to avoid the use of stormwater facilities within <br />the separation criteria described by the FAA. <br />d. Wetlands <br />Wetlands are often used as forms of mitigation for projects on or near airports. However, wetlands <br />are typically considered wildlife attractants. FAA recommends that wetland conservation, <br />preservation, or mitigation is strongly discouraged on airport property or near airports. <br />e. Agricultural Areas <br />Many types of agricultural areas are considered wildlife hazard attractants due to the presence of <br />livestock and an available food source for wildlife. FAA discourages agricultural activities, <br />including hay crops, on or near airport property. If an agricultural area off airport property is <br />determined to create a wildlife hazard attractant, airport operators, land owners, and local land use <br />planners should work collaboratively to develop a strategy to decrease the potential risk to aircraft <br />safety. <br />For example, small mammals can be attracted to planted fields of row crops that provide cover. <br />Large predatory birds are often attracted to these same areas because of the presence of the small <br />mammals, birds, and rodents that hide in and feed on the crops and neighboring tall grasses. This <br />can create a detrimental cycle of wildlife attractants that may lead to wildlife and bird strikes by <br />approaching and departing aircraft. <br />Open water bodies provide wildlife and birds with opportunities to drink, bathe, feed, roost, and <br />seek protection from predators. A significant aviation concern with open water is its attractiveness <br />to waterfowl such as geese. Coordination between an airport and local natural- resource agencies <br />may result in the identification of specific species of wildlife, birds, and waterfowl that are hazards <br />to the airport, as well as the development of a management plan for specific species indigenous to <br />an airport's vicinity. Distinguishing characteristics of an airport and the associated wildlife in the <br />area should be identified to address compatibility in a comprehensive manner. <br />11 <br />