Public Involvement

In-Person Public Meetings

The Navy held two in-person public meetings in April ,2025. Comments were also accepted in writing at the in-person public meetings. Navy representatives were available during the open-house information sessions to answer questions and clarify information related to the Draft Amended Analysis.

April 1, 2025

4 to 6 p.m. PDT Open House

Oak Harbor Elks Lodge Grande Hall

155 NE Ernst Street

Oak Harbor, WA 98277

April 2, 2025

4 to 6 p.m. PDT Open House

Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge

63 Jacobs Road

Coupeville, WA 98239

Virtual Public Meeting

The Navy also hosted a virtual public meeting, consisting of a informational presentation and question-and-answer session. Questions concerning the Draft Amended Analysis were accepted in advance via the question form. Please note that questions submitted as part of the question-and-answer session are not official public comments.  The Navy’s presentation slides (URL link to Posters) and recorded version of the Navy’s presentation (URL to virtual public meeting) are available for interested individuals.

April 3, 2025

7 to 8 p.m. PDT

VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING RECORDING

Project Materials

Informational Booklet

Welcome Poster

Meeting Content and Context Poster

Project Background and Context Poster

NAF El Centro Poster

Impacts to Childhood Learning Poster

Noise Impacts on Bird Species Poster

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Poster