Balancing community and military on Whidbey Island

Your comments are needed on an implementation plan for military land use in Washington. Comments are due August 1, 2017 – so there is not much time. The WA State Department of Commerce, directed by the WA State Legislature, commissioned a study on ways to make it easier for the military to operate in Washington State, by making sure that land use in the state is compatible with military operations. That implementation plan for the study is found here. In this implementation

Most people do not realize that the Growler Expansion will result not only in a loss of property value, but in a loss of property rights. The proposed increase in operations will likely require the establishment of APZs around Outlying Field Coupeville, with locations yet to be determined. Establishment of APZs in Central Whidbey will result in loss of property rights and property value - as $1.3 billion worth of property lies beneath the noise contours. Numerous existing r

Welcome to our new web page! Coupeville Community Allies is your go-to resource for information regarding the impacts of the proposed Growler Expansion at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and Outlying Field Coupeville. Head over to our About Us tab to learn about our mission, values, and members. Then check out our Fact Sheets tab for more information on the impacts to the community of the Navy's proposal. Check back often as we add fact sheets and information weekly. Make