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Napa Valley Register -- Napa airport receives grant to assess wildlife hazards

September 25, 2014
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By Register Staff

Rep. Mike Thompson announced Wednesday a $90,000 Federal Aviation Administration safety grant for Napa County Airport to assess wildlife hazards.

Monthly studies will be conducted to identify if wildlife species are potential safety hazards for planes flying in and out of the airport, Thompson, D-St. Helena, said in a news release.

The airport will hire a biologist to conduct a survey once a month for a year on public lands surrounding the airport. The biologist will attempt to identify wildlife species, and estimate numbers that could present a hazard for planes. Final results will be reported back to the FAA.