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Since 1997, Environmental Resource Solutions, Inc. (ERS) has been providing the highest level natural resource consulting services to airports nationwide. Our knowledge of environmental issues at airports is unsurpassed. We fully understand the need to maximize aviation-related development while balancing the need for resource protection. Our aviation experience includes, but is not limited to, wetland delineation, aviation (environmental) master planning, wetland and wildlfie permitting and Wildlife Hazard Assessment. We pride ourselves on our strong working relationship with both the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). ERS is recognized as being experts in Wildlife Hazard Asessment (WHA), wildlife hazard management training and annual Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP) audits. ERS has two scientists that completed the FAA-approved Wildlife Hazard Management certification course at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and meet the requirements for qualified wildlife bilologist per FAA Advisory Circular (AC) No. 150/5200-36 "Qualifications for Wildlife Biologist Conducting Wildlife Hazard Assessments and Training Curriculums for Airport Personnel Involved in Controlling Wildlife Hazards at Airports". The qualifications of our biologists have been confirmed by the FAA National Wildlife Biologist. ERS diligently follows the five-step process indicated in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 14-Part 139-337, ensuring that the WHA will be fully compliant with all FAA mandates related to WHAs. ERS staff understands the nature and sensitivity of working in and around airport property. We maintain SIDA badging at several airports. We are recognized by our clients as being highly responsive and competent in all enviromental related aviation issues. Environmental Resource Solution's environmental aviation project experience includes, but is not limited to:
 | | Project: Amarillo International Airport
Client: City of Amarillo
Location: Amarillo, Texas In November 2009, the Environmental Resource Solutions, Inc. (ERS)/SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) team initiated a Wildlife Hazard Assessment (WHA) at Amarillo International Airport (AMA). In accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200-36 “Qualifications for Wildlife Biologist Conducting Wildlife Hazard Assessments and Training Curriculums for Airport Personnel Involved in Controlling Wildlife Hazards at Airports”, ERS and SWCA coupled to complete the 12-month assessment. Amy Wester, ERS’ Qualified Airport Wildlife Biologist, serves as the project manager. Read More |
 | | Project: Wildlife Hazard Training Module for Airports
Client: Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA)
Location: Jacksonville, Florida Since 2005, Environmental Resource Solutions, Inc. (ERS) has organized and led the wildlife hazard management training course taught annually to personnel at Jacksonville’s International Airport (JAX) and General Aviation (GA) airports (Herlong, Craig, and Cecil Field). ERS also conducts annual audits of compliance with the Wildlife Hazard Management Program and potential new wildlife hazards for the same four airports. Utilizing these audits, we are able to provide an annual update of the current wildlife hazard situation for each airport and present our recommendations during the training session. Read More |
 | | Project: Wildlife Hazard Management Program Assessment and Annual Audits
Client: Jacksonville Aviation Authority
Location: Jacksonville, FloridaEnvironmental Resource Solutions, Inc. (ERS) has supplemented and updated the Jacksonville International Airport’s (JAX) Wildlife Hazard Assessment (WHA), which was originally prepared in 2003 by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Wildlife Services section, annually since 2005. The ERS methodology for annually supplementing/updating the WHA is consistent with a Wildlife Hazard Management Program (WHMP), prepared by JAA, and compliant to Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 14-Part 139.337.. Read More |
 | | Project: Wildlife Hazard Assessment
Client: Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority
Location: Gainesville, FloridaIn accordance with FAA Certalert No. 09-10, Environmental Resource Solutions, Inc. (ERS) is conducting Gainesville Regional Airport’s (GNV) Wildlife Hazard Assessment (WHA). ERS’ methodology for the WHA is compliant to Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 14-Part 139.337. ERS began the WHA at GNV in September 2009. The WHA is a 12 month wildlife survey consisting of fixed-point surveys, monthly spotlight surveys, small mammal trapping, and other general wildlife observations. Fixed-point surveys are conducted twice a month at nine, static monitoring stations. The monitoring stations are located throughout the Airport Operation Area (AOA). Read More |
 | | Project: Wildlife Hazard Assessment - Monterey
Client: Monterey Peninsula Airport District
Location: Monterey, CailforniaIn January 2010, the Environmental Resource Solutions, Inc. (ERS)/SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) team initiated a Wildlife Hazard Assessment (WHA) at Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY). In accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200-36 “Qualifications for Wildlife Biologist Conducting Wildlife Hazard Assessments and Training Curriculums for Airport Personnel Involved in Controlling Wildlife Hazards at Airports”, ERS and SWCA coupled to complete the 12-month assessment. Amy Wester, ERS’ Qualified Airport Wildlife Biologist, serves as the project manager. Read More |
 | | Project: Wildlife Hazard Assessment - Ocala
Client: City of Ocala
Location: Ocala, FloridaIn accordance with FAA Certalert No. 09-10, Environmental Resource Solutions, Inc. (ERS) is conducting Ocala International Airport’s (OCF) Wildlife Hazard Assessment (WHA). ERS’ methodology for the WHA is compliant to Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 14-Part 139.337. ERS began the WHA at OCF in November 2009. The WHA is a 12 month wildlife survey consisting of fixed-point surveys, monthly spotlight surveys, small mammal trapping, and other general wildlife observations. Fixed-point surveys are conducted twice a month at nine, static monitoring stations. The monitoring stations are located throughout the Airport Operation Area (AOA). Read More |
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