A U.S. agency has agreed to an environmental study into whether dredging a Georgia shipping channel in the spring and summer would threaten rare sea turtles nesting on nearby beaches — a review demanded by conservationists who sued to stop the project.
The Army Corps said in a statement Monday that it is undertaking the fuller environmental study to “ensure robust public, agency, and stakeholder engagement” as well as “full evaluation of the impacts that this action may have to the human and natural environment.” The agency is responsible for keeping shipping channels clear of accumulated sediments to ensure safe passage for ships
The Corps has argued seasonal dredging limits are no longer necessary. That’s because the National Marine Fisheries Service concluded in 2020 that sea turtles protected by the Endangered Species Act can likely endure roughly 150 deaths anticipated annually from year-round dredging. In Georgia, the Army Corps responded a year later with an environmental assessment that concluded year-round dredging in Brunswick would have no significant impact on sea turtles. Last July, the agency solicited bids for dredging in Georgia that included an “optional bid item” to dredge in Brunswick between May and August during sea turtle nesting season.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: Army booted Texas mall gunman over mental healthThe man accused of killing eight people and wounding several others in a mass shooting at a suburban Dallas shopping mall over the weekend apparently had been working as a security guard and was discharged from the U.S. Army in 2008 because of mental health issues, according to neighbors and an Army official. Thirty-three-year-old Mauricio Garcia was killed by police, ending the attack Saturday at the outlet mall in Allen. Garcia joined the Army in 2008 but was terminated three months later without completing his initial training, said Army spokeswoman Heather J. Hagan. According to an Army official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss personnel issues, Garcia was kicked out of the Army due to mental health issues.
Read more »
2 people, dog rescued from sinking boat off Georgia coastBRUNSWICK, Ga. — (BRUNSWICK, Ga.) -- Two people and a dog were rescued Monday after their boat sank off the coast of Georgia, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Read more »
New proposed financial budget will give Georgia educators $2K raiseGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a new budget proposal Friday that calls for $32.4 billion in state funds and $55.9 billion overall including federal and other spending.
Read more »
Georgia man sentenced after kidnapping, sexually assaulting college students walking homeBrandon Rounsaville, 29, has been sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting two female University of West Georgia students on Halloween in 2021.
Read more »
Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition Hopes For “Equitable Resolution” Of WGA StrikeThe Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition, which is an affiliate of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, says it’s hoping for “an equitable resolution” of the ongoing Writers Guild strike. Filming in …
Read more »
Daily horoscope for May 7, 2023Get your daily horoscope for May 7, 2023 from astrologer Georgia Nicols.
Read more »