The Department of the Navy announced a 45-day public comment period on a Draft Amended Analysis for their environmental impact study regarding the EA-18G Growler operations at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex. This follows a court ruling that identified specific areas requiring further analysis, such as greenhouse gas emissions, classroom impact, bird species effects, and alternative locations. The Navy plans to hold both in-person and virtual public meetings to discuss the analysis and gather feedback. People can review the document at local libraries, submit comments online or by mail, and participate in scheduled meetings.
Simple Explanation
The Navy is checking how the noise and other things from their planes affect nature and people near their air base, and they want people to share their thoughts about it. They will have meetings and let people send in their ideas online or by mail.