Tuesday, March 31, 2009


Navy to discuss training exercises off Mendocino coast

By GLENDA ANDERSON
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT
Published: Monday, March 30, 2009 at 7:03 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, March 30, 2009 at 7:03 p.m.
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U.S. Navy officials will be at the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday afternoon to present information and take comments on its impact report on military training exercises and testing off the coasts of Washington, Oregon and Northern California.

Mendocino County residents are particularly concerned about the effects of sonar testing on marine life, county officials said.

Supervisors requested the presentation because the Navy had not scheduled a Mendocino County hearing for the Northwest Training Range Complex draft environmental impact report.

The training area — one of 13 — extends from Washington south to the Humboldt and Mendocino counties line.

Also at the board’s request, the Navy extended its public comment period on the impact report to April 13.

The Navy is proposing to expand and increase its ongoing training operations.

The special meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. in the board’s chambers on Low Gap Road in Ukiah.


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