Welcome to the U.S Navy’s EIS Website for Navy Training Activities in the Gulf of Alaska

This website is the U.S Navy’s online resource for information concerning the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact statement (EIS/OEIS). The purpose of this site is to provide information on the Navy’s use of the GOA, and the Navy’s strong commitment to protecting natural resources.


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Alaska and the GOA Temporary Maritime Exercise Area (MEA)

Alaska and the GOA MEA represent an essential combination of sea, land and airspace that provides realistic training areas for Navy personnel.

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Environmental Stewardship

The Navy manages its air and sea ranges, facilities, and natural resources as integrated training range complexes to be able to meet its current and future requirements while protecting natural and cultural resources and minimizing effects to the environment. The Navy’s approach to the GOA MEA is no different.


As a responsible environmental steward, the U.S. Navy is concerned about the potential effects of its operations on the environment and is committed to complying with all applicable federal laws, regulations and policies. The Navy spends millions of dollars each year on research to better understand the potential effects of its activities on the environment to help ensure that Navy policy and compliance are science-based.

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The Navy Wants Your Input

Public involvement is a fundamental part of the EIS/OEIS development and the Navy wants and appreciates your comments. The Navy has established several venues and informational resource areas for the public to learn more and provide input. The comment period for public scoping ended on April 30, 2008.


The next opportunity for public input will be during the public comment period on the Draft EIS/OEIS, in the summer of 2009. Please continue to visit this website for updates.