The Benefits and Costs of Performing an Ecological Study at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport: A Journey of Enlightenment

Authors

John Ostrom, Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission

Date of this Version

May 1999

Abstract

MSP Ecological Study--Objectives 1. To identify any and all species of wildlife present at MSP that may pose a threat to aviation safety and to document their numbers, seasonal distribution, behavior and natural or man-made features that are attractive to wildlife on or near the airport.
2. To make recommendations for mitigation of identified wildlife attractants and management of wildlife species that may pose a threat to aviation safety.