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Focusing on Noise and Noise Monitoring
A Citizen Science Noise Monitoring Program will be launched in mid-July. SDA volunteers, Chris Hurley and acoustic researcher Lauren...
Jun 29, 20201 min read


Join our Letters to the Editor Campaign
Share your experience with the Growlers during the COVID-19 lockdown. Tell us your stories. Join our Letters to the Editor Campaign. SDA...
May 12, 20202 min read


Noise Mapping and Monitoring
Jet noise reporting has been expanded in the region. San Juan County agreed to expand the collection of noise reports through their...
Apr 9, 20201 min read

SDA and Quiet Skies to Co-Host Orcas Island Community Forum
RESTORE THE BALANCE: Next Steps to Halt Growler Expansion Orcas Island – Sound Defense Alliance and Quiet Skies will host a community...
Oct 23, 20192 min read


Whidbey Island residents file lawsuit against US Navy
On September 12, 2019, MARZULLA LAW, LLC, Washington DC, in conjunction with SUSMAN GODFREY, LLP, Seattle WA, filed a Tucker Act action...
Sep 20, 20191 min read


COER Action Rally planned for Port Townsend
Tired of the EA-18G “Growler” Jet Flights? We hear them – they are just starting to hear us – we need to be LOUDER AND MORE VISIBLE! Join...
Jul 4, 20191 min read

SDA applauds Federal elected officials’ progress on getting real-time noise monitoring
For Immediate Release DATE: June 28, 2019 Contact: Larry Morrell, SDA Executive Director, executivedirector@sounddefensealliance.org...
Jun 29, 20192 min read


SDA Event Planned for Lopez Island with Quiet Skies Over San Juan County
Quiet Skies Over San Juan County introduces the Sound Defense Alliance (SDA) to the Lopez community on Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at the...
Mar 28, 20192 min read

Growler expansion risks our Orca population
Dear Supporters of the Sound Defense Alliance, Washington’s Orca whales need your help! The expansion of E/A-18G Growler jets at NAS...
Oct 16, 20182 min read

A powerful No New Jets, No New Flights campaign Kickoff!
We had a powerful No New Jets, No New Fights campaign Kickoff! If you were able to join us in person or in spirit, thank you....
Oct 3, 20182 min read

October 3rd-Take Action
On October 3rd from 4 to 6 pm, communities across our region are going to be taking action. We hope you will stand up with us in unique,...
Oct 2, 20181 min read
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