Navy to continue training in Gulf of Alaska following environmental impact statement

By Nick Wilson / January 4, 2023 at 3:26 PM
After completing an environmental impact statement, the Navy intends to continue conducting periodic training exercises in the Gulf of Alaska, according to a record of decision published Wednesday. With the selection of the Navy's preferred Alternative 1, the service will continue using the area for maritime training activity including vessel and aircraft maneuvers, active and passive sonar, and explosive and non-explosive munitions. The study area, which the Navy has used as a training ground for decades, is located in the...

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