SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), 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
The EIS will evaluate the reasonably foreseeable impacts to the environment related to proposed updates to operation and maintenance (O&M) dredging and associated activities. Updates to O&M activities are expected to improve operational flexibility by updating avoidance and minimization measures, including adjusting the timing of dredging operations. The EIS will not consider or assess any changes in channel dimensions, dredged material volumes, or dredged material placement options.
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.
Brunswick Harbor Meetings:
In-person: Thursday, June 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Coastal Regional Headquarters
(Susan Shipman Learning Center, 1 Conservation Way, Brunswick, GA 31520)
Virtual (Session 1): Wednesday, June 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Platform: Microsoft Teams - Join Meeting
Virtual (Session 2): Thursday, June 18, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Platform: Microsoft Teams - Join Meeting
Meeting topics:
The USACE is committed to balancing economic necessity with ecological stewardship. 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.
For additional project updates, please visit the project portal at https://sardn-eis-sardn.hub.arcgis.com/.
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