Committed to Environmental Excellence

Edmonton Airports is committed to operating and maintaining its facilities in an environmentally responsible manner and to meeting or exceeding all federal, provincial and local environmental codes.

To ensure continued excellence in environmental management, Edmonton International Airport has developed and regularly updates its Environmental Management Plan. The plan includes:

• Environmental impact assessments are required for all new projects to measure their influence on air, land, water, wildlife and nearby communities
• All Edmonton Airports have active noise management programs that include internal investigation of all citizen complaints
• Proper handling procedures are in place for hazardous materials, along with plans for full and immediate response in the event of accidental release
• A unique artificial wetlands treatment facility prevents aircraft deicing fluids such as glycol from escaping into the environment
• A water quality program includes testing of surface and ground water near the airport
• Edmonton Airports practices sound management of storage tanks, such as fuel tanks
• Ozone-depleting materials are used, stored and disposed of in an appropriate way

Located 34 kilometres south of Edmonton's downtown core, Edmonton International Airport is the second largest airport property in Canada. At 3,075 hectares, you could say that EIA has room to grow - in fact, more than half its land is leased to local farmers for cultivation. Some of the airport property is developed for recreational purposes, including a motor sports park, a trapshooting club and a championship golf course.

Whitemud Creek on the west side of the airport property is one of EIA's most sensitive environmental features. Nearby, Telford Lake and Saunders Lake have significant bird activity. Airport noise can have an influence on the development of the City of Leduc, Leduc County and the City of Edmonton.

Edmonton Airports is committed to regular discussion of environmental issues and concerns with surrounding communities and other stakeholders.

EIA Environmental Management Plan 2009