Environmental Sustainability
The Dane County Regional Airport (DCRA) views environmental sustainability and
responsibility as an integral part of its operational plan. DCRA is committed to
reducing its contribution to global warming, improving air and water quality, reducing
the impact of noise, and improving and preserving natural resources.
In an ongoing effort to reduce the airport’s environmental footprint, DCRA is continuously
developing and implementing new environmental conservation plans and strategies.
DCRA is subject to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other stringent
environmental regulations set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency and Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources. The Federal Aviation Administration also actively promotes
an environmentally sustainable industry by requiring NEPA conformance in the Airport
Improvement Program grant process and by publishing operational guidelines and best practices
aimed at helping airports meet and exceed other environmental requirements. Such requirements
include: air and water quality, solid waste and hazardous materials management, and natural
resource protection and improvement.
DCRA has achieved several milestones in resource conservation and environmental protection.
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