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... 54 When establishing a pollinator-friendly program, it is important for airports to consider internal and external staffing as well as funding resources needed to initiate and maintain it. This chapter discusses the potential roles and responsibilities that could arise during the planning process and once a program has been implemented.
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... Management and Administration 55   8.1.2 Airport Maintenance Staff Airport Maintenance or Facilities Department staff typically perform general maintenance work, maintain the cleanliness of airport facilities and public areas, identify needed equipment repairs, and oversee airport grounds maintenance pertaining to landscaped areas, lawns, and irrigation. These areas of responsibility for airport maintenance staff would be affected by the implementation of a beekeeping operation or pollinator habitat program.
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... 56 Considerations for Establishing and Maintaining Successful Pollinator Programs on Airports 8.1.5 Public Relations and Communications Staff One of the greatest benefits of a pollinator-friendly program is the potential for improving public relations with neighboring communities and other constituents. An airport's Public Relations or Communications Department may be involved in promoting the pollinator-friendly program both internally at the airport and externally to the public.
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... Management and Administration 57   8.2.3 State Environmental Departments Many states have implemented pollinator-related programs and policies in response to changes in pollinator policies at the federal level. Airports can also contact their state's Environmental Protection, Conservation and Recreation, Natural Resources, and Agriculture departments, most of which will have implemented pollinator-specific initiatives designed to protect existing pollinators and their habitats and to create new pollinator habitats and programs to support the long-term health of pollinators across the country.
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... 58 Considerations for Establishing and Maintaining Successful Pollinator Programs on Airports interviewed had beekeeping programs and reported on the cost of these apiary programs. Sea-Tac Airport also provided costs associated with other aspects of its pollinator program.

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