Florida Airport Wants Permit to Incidental Take Scrub-Jays
Published Date: 3/5/2026
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Summary
Melbourne Orlando International Airport wants to fix a taxiway in Brevard County, Florida, but this might affect the threatened scrub-jay bird. They’ve asked for a special permit that lets them do this while protecting the bird’s habitat. The Fish and Wildlife Service is asking the public to share their thoughts by April 6, 2026, before making a final decision.
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Airport must buy $100,380 mitigation credits
Melbourne Orlando International Airport must mitigate the planned taxiway work by contributing $100,380 to the Florida Scrub-jay Conservation Fund administered by The Nature Conservancy. The Service would require the airport to purchase those credits before engaging in any phase of the 5-year project that converts about 1.75 acres of scrub-jay habitat.
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