Savannah District is leading the development of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the operation and maintenance of Brunswick Harbor. This effort supports the 2020 South Atlantic Regional Biological Opinion (SARBO) and covers key activities such as dredging, relocation trawling, bed leveling, surveying, and dredged material management—ensuring navigation safety and environmental compliance.
Brunswick Harbor’s EIS is authorized under the authority of federal navigation and environmental compliance laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and associated Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations. It will evaluate the environmental impacts of long-term O&M activities and guide future decision-making to support commercial navigation, local industry, and ecological stewardship.
Though focused on Brunswick, this EIS is part of a regional initiative across the South Atlantic Division. Shared regional content will promote consistency and efficiency, while Brunswick-specific analysis will address local environmental conditions. Savannah District’s work ensures both regional alignment and local accountability.
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Savannah District is hosting a series of in-person and virtual public meetings to discuss the development of Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Brunswick Harbor. The purpose of the meetings is to share information about the EIS process and to gather the community’s input regarding the long-term strategy for maintaining safe, efficient navigation. The recently published Notice of Intent can be found here. https://usace.contentdm.oclc.org/utils/getfile/collection/p16021coll7/id/29143
Key topics for discussion include:
- Environmental Compliance: Assessing impacts on the human, natural, and physical environment under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
- Navigational Safety: Ensuring channels remain navigable to support regional and state economies.
- Risk-Based Analysis: Utilizing data-driven dredging schedules to maximize operational flexibility while protecting endangered species.
The scoping comment period ends June 29, 2026. There are four options available for the public to submit formal comments: 1.) By email to CESAS-BHOMEIS@usace.army.mil 2.) On the website at https://sardn-eis-sardn.hub.arcgis.com/, 3.) At the public meetings, or 4.) By U.S. mail. Send to the attention of Suzanne Hill, Planning, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, 100 West Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, GA 31401.
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