‘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...
Letter to ACHP: Navy’s Plan is Incompatible with Community Purpose
This letter was submitted to the ACHP (Advisory Council on Historic Preservation), in response to their request for community comments concerning the Navy’s stated plans to drastically increase jet training volume and tempo over the Ebey’s...
Important File: Navy Preferred Alternative
This is the document that caused the community uproar. Early in the summer of 2018, the Navy released their ‘preferred alternative’ for the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). It involved increasing the flights at the OLF FOUR TIMES...