Welcome to the United States (U.S.) Department of the Navy's webpage for the Draft Amended Analysis to the Environmental Impact Statement for EA-18G “Growler” Airfield Operations at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex, Washington, September 2018.
The Navy prepared this amended analysis consistent with the U.S. District Court’s findings. Specifically, the amended analysis (1) updates GHG emissions calculations and explains the basis for those calculations; (2) clarifies and expands on the analysis of species-specific impacts on birds; (3) refines the analysis of the impact of increased operations on childhood learning and attempts to quantify the degree of impact to the extent supported by the best available science; and (4) reassesses whether relocating some or all of the “Growler” community to Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro is a reasonable alternative and provides a fuller explanation of the Navy’s reasoning for eliminating the alternative from detailed study.
Thank you for participating in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for the Amended Analysis. The Draft Amended Analysis is now available to download on the Documents Page.
- The comment period for this project, originally scheduled to conclude on April 28, has been extended an additional 15 days, until May 13, 2025.
- Submit Comments HERE.
- View Public Meeting Materials HERE.
- A recording of the virtual public meeting is available HERE.