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29 chapter eight WATER RESOURCES Water is an essential resource for all wildlife, and hence a major attractant even in seemingly small quantities. Wildlife will seek water not only for consumption, but for the edible plants and animals bodies of water contain.
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30 of Engineers as well as local and state permits; and may necessitate mitigation of removed wetlands on other property within the same watershed and maintenance of the newly constructed wetland for several years (Dolbeer 2013)
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31 Water Resources -- Lakes and Ponds: Orlando International (MCO) Abundant and productive aquatic habitats on airport property, including the AOA, attract many species of potentially hazardous birds, as well as alligators and otters, especially during naturally occurring fish kills (die-offs)
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32 conflicts with wildlife using these waterways (Figure 9)
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33 of potential pollutants, according to the U.S. Clean Water Act (FAA 2006)
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34 Water Resources -- Human-Made: Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) Airports are not extricable from their surroundings, and operations on nearby private property or leased property often present risks.
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35 roads. Concerns with weight-bearing capacity (FAA 2009)
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36 steep hard edge above the water level, are difficult for wading birds to use for foraging; and hinder waterfowl in climbing out of the water (see previous case example)
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37 techniques focus on use of natural or manufactured systems that use infiltration, evaporation, and reuse of rainwater to remove or control stormwater. Some of the specific infiltration techniques include reducing impermeable surfaces and retaining natural areas that allow rainwater infiltration; and installing specially designed infiltration areas such as gardens, trenches, and porous pavement.
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38 Water Resources -- Drainage: North Carolina (Continued) Retention ponds near airports (left)
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