Northeast Florida Regional Airport at Saint Augustine Sustainability Management Plan

1. Northeast Florida Regional Airport at Saint Augustine Sustainability Management Plan Ben Siwinski, C.M. bsiwinski@vhb.com

2. Outline • Overview of Northeast Florida Regional Airport • Airport Sustainability Defined • The Sustainability Planning Team • Current Sustainability Initiatives • NFRA’s Sustainability Planning Process • Format of the Report • Challenges and Lessons Learned

3. NFRA Overview St. Johns County • General Aviation Reliever Airport • Airport Property = 668 acres • ~100,000 Operations/ Year • 3 runways (longest = 8,001 ft) • 3 seaplane lanes • 8 months of Commercial Service (ended April, 2008) • Tenants: Charter/Flight School operators, Northrop Grumman

4. NFRA Aerial

5. Airport Sustainability is . . . . . . a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. -ACI-NA

6. Airport Sustainability is not . . . . . . radical environmentalism, or an unachievable goal.

7. The Team

8. Jacksonville University Partnership • Participation in project meetings • Presentations to classes • Student research papers • Intern assistance with baseline data collection • Connection with the community (and future Airport Managers!)

9. Current Sustainability Initiatives • Economic Sustainability • Education and Community Involvement • Water Conservation • Green Space Management • Natural Resource Protection and Conservation • Air Quality and Energy Use • Surface Water Quality • Low-Impact Development and Sustainable Growth • Waste Reduction

10. Sustainability Planning Process Nov 2009 – Summer 2010 Summer 2010 – March 2011

11. Our Mission • Define Airport’s Vision for Sustainability • Develop goals and objectives tailored to specific sustainability categories • Identify specific sustainability initiatives to meet Airport’s goals and objectives • Develop a plan for implementing and managing sustainability initiatives

12. NFRA’s Sustainability Vision To maintain and enhance Northeast Florida Regional Airport as a vibrant asset that serves the needs of Northeast Florida residents and businesses, promotes economic growth in the region, and operates in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner that conserves natural resources and protects the environment.

13. Format of the Report • Overview • Introduction • Sustainability Management Approach • Sustainability Categories • What are our goals? • Where are we now? • What have we already accomplished? • How will we reach our goals?

14. Format of the Report • How will we reach our goals?

15. Goal Categories • Economic Vitality • Planned Development • Energy • Air Quality • Natural Resource Management • Water Quality and Conservation • Materials and Waste Management • Airport Connectivity • Community Relations

16. Sustainability Management Approach • Formally designating a “sustainability champion” • Scheduling regular sustainability coordination meetings • Revisiting the Airport’s goals and performance

17. Products developed as part of Study • Sustainability Initiatives Brochure • Sustainability Management Plan report • Building Design Element and Planned Development Checklists • Performance Measurement Spreadsheets • Annual Report Card outline

18. Challenges and Lessons Learned • Development of baseline performance metrics • Flexibility for growth (accommodation of new service) • Resources available for sustainability initiatives • Engage Airport leadership and stakeholders early and often • Framework and tools for implementation

19. Thank you! • Ben Siwinski • bsiwinski@vhb.com