Blog posts about Noise and Hearing Loss
‘We Are Collateral Damage’: More, Louder Jets Roil Military Communities
Excellent recent article about the wide ranging, damaging effects military jets can have on local communities. Examines Whidbey Island, Puget Sound and other small communities near expanding military air bases. Read the full article here: 2019: September...
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“Noise Refuge” from OLF jet training
The increase, duration, and intensity of the Growler flight patterns this summer has brought added stress to all those exposed. In response, SDA is organizing to provide a “noise refuge” for those who need a quiet retreat during extended jet training...
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A Labor Day Call to Action – Please share this message
The first day of school in Coupeville is Tuesday September 3rd. This is a special time for children and parents. It’s filled with emotion, excitement, and anxiety: new teachers, new schedules, classrooms, new friends and outdoor activities like our...
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Citizens Speak
Help us Tell Your Stories and Make our Case. Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve (COER) attorney has asked all of us to keep daily Noise Logs that capture what happens in our lives when Growler jets fly. This includes all military jet noise, including Flight...
2020 National Defense Authorization Act to address jet noise
June 12, 2019, WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Rick Larsen, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, was able to get several important military jet noise provisions into the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. Provisions include jet noise research,...