The West Lake Park Wetland Mitigation Program has won the prestigious 2011 Environmental Award by the Florida Airports Council (FAC).

The FAC Environmental Award recognizes member Airports for promoting or implementing environmental projects that have a positive effect on the Florida aviation system. This annual award is presented to both a commercial aviation airport and a general aviation airport.

Accepting the award at the 42nd Annual FAC Conference are (left) Kent G. George, A.A.E., Director of Aviation; James McCluskie, Director of Planning; and Michael Pacitto, Environmental Manager.

The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is committed to ongoing efforts to enhance the airport's environmentally sensitive approach. The airport is managed by Broward County and the Board of County Commissioners who are all dedicated to the preservation of the beautiful South Florida community.​​