environmental stewardship
Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing EIS/OEIS
For decades, the
U.S. Navy has been
operating on, over
and within the world’s
oceans. The Navy
values ocean resources
and is committed
to environmental
protection as it trains
and tests.
Environmental
Protection At Sea
While training and testing
at sea, the Navy reduces its
“environmental footprint” by:
• Recycling waste fuel
• Preventing the introduction
of non-native species through
ballast water management
• Ensuring no plastic is
discharged at sea
• Discharging other solid
waste in an environmentally
responsible manner
Promoting Partnering For North Atlantic Right
Sustainability Whale Protection
The Navy has focused additional A leader in protection
efforts on developing partnerships of the endangered North
and coalitions with land Atlantic right whale,
conservancies, environmental the Navy:
groups, and federal, state and • Manages the Right
local government agencies to: Whale Data Fusion
Photo credit: NOAA
• Manage and protect Center
endangered and threatened • Issues annual reminders to personnel about
species, important habitat and seasonal migration
green space • Participates in the implementation of the North
• Promote energy efficiency Atlantic Right Whale Recovery Plan
and use of renewable energy • Participates in the Northeast Region Marine
sources Mammal Stranding Network
These efforts have protected both • Publicizes whale sightings via an early
the environment and the military warning system
mission.
The “Prius of Navy Ships”
During transit from Mississippi to
San Diego, the USS Makin Island
used 900,000 gallons less fuel than Ships like the
USS Makin
a conventional ship, resulting in
Island help the
reduced fuel use and emissions Navy reduce
and a savings of $2 million. its use of
fossil fuels.
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